I recently had a fake warning page pop up, saying I had malware and should call "Microsoft". I didn't. Also when I click on a link, I often get not only what I expect, but an additional tab to some additional site. I did a full scan with Defender. I ran a few free antivirus programs. I finally downloaded and run a full check with McAfee. Nothing found in any of my scans. No idea what to try next......
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The thread discusses a suspicious pop-up warning alleging malware, with the original poster concerned about potential infection despite multiple scans showing nothing. Contributors suggest it may be a browser-based scam or alert, recommending updates to browser settings, extensions like Ghostery, or anti-malware tools such as Malwarebytes and SuperAntiSpyware. Overall, the consensus is that the alert is likely a scam, and the user should avoid panicking and stick to trusted security solutions.
The thread discusses a suspicious pop-up warning alleging malware, with the original poster concerned about potential infection despite multiple scans showing nothing. Contributors suggest it may be a browser-based scam or alert, recommending updates to browser settings, extensions like Ghostery, or anti-malware tools such as Malwarebytes and SuperAntiSpyware. Overall, the consensus is that the alert is likely a scam, and the user should avoid panicking and stick to trusted security solutions.
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hmmmm....... I just don't knowIf it was while in a browser than it was likely just a browser alert which people use to trick you. There wouldn't be anything on your computer in that case
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If it looked even remotely like this then there's literally nothing to do. It's someone leveraging browser technology to try and scam you. Close the page your on and move on.
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that's one that I tried; it runs now every time I start the computerTry SuperAntiSpyware at: Download SUPERAntiSpyware Professional X Edition & Free Editions or Malwarebytes