Cookie of Safari of pop - up + questionable Adware - help!

I just got this weird popup in Safari (a background tab has been opened) and when I went to that, that's what part of it looked like (screenshot):

I thought that it is a scam and immediately closed the tab. TBQH, it I freaked out a little because I started to have Windows 98 déjà vu and have always known this on a Mac I have never go on sites randomly and frequently check the security updates (adobe, browser system., etc.).

Anyway, I went in Safari preferences and decided to take a look in the cookies where I came across this cookie to: infection - system - virus (dot) com

Here is the screenshot:

Question: Should I delete this cookie? What in the world? Am I infected or has malware? I'm worried I have a virus and receive more concerned at the moment. Help!

Thank you very much

FYI: I'm on Mavericks (latest updates installed), Safari 9.1.1, on a Macbook Pro (mid-2012).

In response to my original question - if I understand post Linc Davis on one post someone to another upthread - I need to remove/reset my browser cookies (and history) in Safari preferences. I hope that is correct and not a sign of malware, etc., hiding in my system?

That apply to the Mavericks by using Safari 9.1.1 (last) or only at El Capitan and Yosemite OS x?

Should I still run some kind of scan or antivirus on my macbook pro just to be safe? If Yes, where and what?

Thank you.

Tags: Mac OS & System Software

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