I receive a pop up saying c:\Windows\System\svchost32.exe is attempting an outbound connection to various IP addresses and has been blocked. I run Malwarebytes (it also runs daily at 4am) and it never finds anything, and if I reboot, the error disappears
A browser is not required to be running, just an active Internet connection with processes running, such as Instant messenger clients, SKYPE or Peer-to-peer software, to trigger these alerts. These are also triggered by banner ads running on websites which is the most common form of alert. ...