Text presented in "VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT" pop-up: VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFTThis computer is BLOCKEDDo not shut down Your Computer and restart your computerYour computer's registration key is Blocked.Why we blocked your computer?Your Computer's registration key is illegal.Your Computer is us...
Pop-up virus warnings Unexpected pop-up messages indicating a problem and recommending a specific solution are almost always a scam. Make sure you're already doing all the things you should be doing to stay safe, and you can safely ignore scams like this that try to play on your fears. W...
Call Microsoft Support: 1-865-484-6972 (Toll Free) OK Cancel Appearance of this pop-up scam (GIF): Another example of "Windows Defender Security Center" scam: At the time of research, this "Windows Defender Security Center" variant was used to promote the System Keeper PUP: Other appearanc...
Malware on my MacBook air I got a warning today that I had visited an infected site. Since then, I've started getting banners warning me that I've picked up a virus and to "click here to activate antivirus". It is clearly fake but I don't know what to do about it. I have Mal...
If the virus warning pop-up on your Android appeared outside of the web browser, it's possible that the browser itself was infected with a malicious add-on that needs to be removed. The good news is your Android likely isn't infected by any virus yet, so long as you haven't tapped...
Windows Defender - Security Warning I received a Windows Defender Security Warning. Trojan Spyware Alert - Error Code: #0x268d3. My computer is now locked. The pop-up box says to contact Microsoft immediately for assistance in unlocking. Do not attempt to logout...
The “Activation Warning” scam can show up on various URLs and change small details, like the phone number of the scammers. This “Activation Warning” version showed this pop-up: Suspicious activity detected due to harmful virus installed in your computer. Call Microsoft Toll Free now @ 1-...
Pop-up virus warning on my Mac Pro I get a Pop up that says my Mac Pro has been hacked - torixibre.com. I haven't clicked on anything even though the pop says to "click here" to remove the virus. When I run ADBLOCK this pop up does NOT pop up. How do I get rid of ...
The “Windows Support Alert” pop-up is yet another Tech-Support-Scam[2] currently circulating on the Internet. It’s one of those fake alerts that try to mimic official Microsoft’s alerts, but don’t get fooled. Microsoft does not send warning about virus infections and unknown error code...
Virus warning pop-ups The Google security warning pop-up is a false alert designed to trick you into downloading malware, revealing personal information online or over the phone, or paying toremove a virus from your Android— only the virus doesn’t exist. What you’re seeing is an example...