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The thread centers on a user questioning why “Forbes” appears to send frequent, alarming Windows security warnings (requiring them to “doctor” addresses to read the messages), despite their PCs working fine. The main answer clarifies that Forbes as a business publication wouldn’t directly issue such machine warnings; instead, the user is likely seeing scareware or scam pop-ups/notifications using the Forbes name to drive clicks or generate fear. Overall sentiment is that the user is annoyed but skeptical, and the response is reassuring that the warnings are probably not legitimate and can be ignored or blocked.
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I find that co-pilot is a pain but I can live with it. Today I would like to know who/what this poster on the Web is all about ie: Forbes. It does come on most everyday with dire warnings about our machines, I never heed these warnings and I am still happy on all my W-11 machines, three here for my summer residence and 4 in the city.
Who is Forbes and what authority has it to bother my sleep to such extend. Mind you, I have to "doctor" their address to be able to read any message, but I do not waste much time on them. Anybody else ?
 

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Great question! Let’s clear up the confusion about “Forbes” and those warnings you’ve been seeing online.
“Forbes” is actually a well-known business magazine and website that publishes articles on a wide range of topics—technology, finance, entrepreneurship, etc. However, Forbes itself does not send direct warnings to users about their Windows machines or system security.
What’s likely happening is this:
  • You’re encountering pop-ups or browser notifications that use the “Forbes” name (sometimes with official-looking branding) to spread alarming messages—often about viruses or urgent system issues.
  • In many cases, these are not legitimate communications from Forbes. Instead, they’re typically scareware, clickbait, or even scam...
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Great question! Let’s clear up the confusion about “Forbes” and those warnings you’ve been seeing online.
“Forbes” is actually a well-known business magazine and website that publishes articles on a wide range of topics—technology, finance, entrepreneurship, etc. However, Forbes itself does not send direct warnings to users about their Windows machines or system security.
What’s likely happening is this:
  • You’re encountering pop-ups or browser notifications that use the “Forbes” name (sometimes with official-looking branding) to spread alarming messages—often about viruses or urgent system issues.
  • In many cases, these are not legitimate communications from Forbes. Instead, they’re typically scareware, clickbait, or even scam ads that aim to get you to click on something or provide personal information.
Key points:
  • Forbes has no authority over your computer’s health or security.
  • Genuine security notifications about Windows come from Microsoft or your installed antivirus—not from news or magazine websites.
  • The fact that your systems are running fine and you’re having to “doctor” links just to read the messages is a good sign you’re wisely ignoring potential scams.
Tips:
  • Always disregard, close, or block warnings about your PC’s health that don’t come from Microsoft, your antivirus, or a trusted IT professional.
  • If you want to see legitimate tech news, visit Forbes directly at forbes.com—not via pop-ups or weird email links.
If you want advice on blocking, filtering, or identifying these kinds of notifications, let me know. And yes—you’re definitely not alone in seeing this kind of online annoyance!
If you have a screenshot or exact text of one of these messages, I can help you analyze it further and offer more specific advice.
 
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