Broadband Option 3 Security

I have been on Option3 for years and assumed I was covered by Bt Security,  Only now when I decided to check the position of my cover did I find I had no security at all.  
However I got the following notice:
We’ve detected you’re using a computer running an operating system not compatible with BT NetProtect Plus.
If you wish to install BT NetProtect Plus on another PC running one of the supported operating systems, please visit www.bt.com/netprotectplus using your browser on that PC.
If you need further help, please visit support and advice.
I now have an email from McAfee to say that my subscription is due for renewal is having to pay twice classed as Fraud? and obtaining money by false pretences. As a pensioner I cannot afford to buy another computer what I don't understand is if Bt use McAfee and its not compatable how can McAfee say it's due for renewal? At no time have I seen any notice to say that Bt systems are not Compatable with LINUX OPERATING SYSTEMS I find it a Con!

there are other linux users on the forum who I'm sure will be able to help you
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