Category Archives: Fake Warnings
Possible Suspicious Activity
Possible Suspicious Activity is a scam, so if this warning is ever displayed to you, do not believe a single word you find written on it because malware it informs you about does not exist on your computer for sure. The only untrustworthy application you might have on your PC is an advertising-supported program (adware) responsible for displaying the Possible Suspicious Activity fake alert. It might not exist on your computer either because not all the users see the fake notification because their PCs are contaminated with malware. Some of them simply open untrustworthy domains with Possible Suspicious Activity or are redirected to them against their will. ...
High Priority Message
High Priority Message is another technical support scam that may ask you to “Immediately contact technical support to prevent further damage” to the system. Truth to be told you might get into trouble if you do as the notification says. According to our specialists, the provided telephone number has nothing to do with Microsoft, so if you dial this number, you could end up talking with scammers. Such people might try to gain access to your system or purchase overpriced tools you do not need. Therefore, instead of listening to cyber criminals, we advise you to follow our provided removal instructions and learn how to remove High Priority Message fake alert. ...
Microsoft Corporation Has Blocked Your PC fake alert
If you find yourself on a webpage that displays the Microsoft Corporation Has Blocked Your PC fake alert pop-up, you should not start panicking because you are just about to be scammed. This fake alert states some serious things about your system having been infected and your important personal information, including your banking details, photos, and other account details, being stolen from you. And all this, of course, disguised as a Microsoft warning message; however, we must add that this "disguise" is not the best we have seen because this web page and this pop-up have nothing to do with Microsoft corporate colors or style at all. ...
Google Security Warning
Google Security Warning is a fake alert that will be displayed on your screen when you enter suspicious websites. The fake alert itself is not a malicious infection, but the fact that you see it on your screen may point out certain problems with your system’s safety. Although it is not possible to remove Google Security Warning from your system because it is simply not there, it is always a good idea to perform regular PC scans with a security tool of your choice. You might find a lot of unwanted programs that are running on your computer, thus slowing down your system’s performance. ...
Google Chrome Warning Alert Scam
Google Chrome Warning Alert Scam is displayed by a malicious website that you can be redirected to by malicious software that can be installed on your PC by stealth. This fake alert will claim that your PC has been infected with malware that does not exist and offers you to call a featured tech support phone number to receive assistance. The fake alert will also claim that your PC will be disabled if you close the alert window, but do not believe that as you can do that without consequences. You should remove the software that redirects you to the website that displays this fake alert to continue using your PC as normal. ...
Your System Is Heavily Damaged By Virus Tech Support fake alert
Have you been abruptly routed to a page representing the Your System Is Heavily Damaged By Virus Tech Support fake alert? This alert is likely to be followed by an audible signal to catch your attention. The page representing the bogus notification is likely to showcase the logo of Windows. In fact, it is hard to say how exactly the page representing the bogus alert looks because, at this time, it is not active. The chances are that it was taken down because different browsers have started to block it. According to our research, the alert used to be represented via enjoyindating.com/en/smart/index.html. ...
Firewall Detecting Suspicious Incoming Network Connections Scam
Firewall Detecting Suspicious Incoming Network Connections Scam is a pop-up scam that claims that your computer’s security has been jeopardized and recommends that you call Windows Help Desk for assistance. However, you should not fall for this trick because the fake security techies may try to scam you by offering you their paid services. Also, this scam might show ads while you browse the web. We have received information claiming that those ads can be malicious and get your PC infected with malware. Lastly, this scam should be shown to you by an application that can infiltrate your PC. ...
Notice - First Warning Scam
Notice - First Warning Scam is a new tech support security scam that claims that someone has remotely downloaded pornographic material on your PC and obtained your IP address. The underlying message is that you can get into trouble over the illegal content on your PC, so the scam page recommends that you call Microsoft tech support, but the support is fake as the people on the other end of the line will try to offer you non-existent paid services or useless software. This fake alert can be shown to be used by malicious software, so you should check your computer for it and remove it. We suggest using an antimalware program to detect and delete the malware. ...
Yahlover.worm
If you are introduced to an alert that urges to call +1-800-696-4076, (888) 316-8177, or 1-800-214-7440, and an infection called Yahlover.worm is represented via it, you should have no doubts that you have been exposed to a scam. The numbers indicate various different versions of this scam, one of which was found to be compatible with Mac operating systems only. Regardless of your operating system, the message used by the scam is always the same, and it tries to trick you into thinking that you need to call the bogus helpline to get help. ...
Warning: Windows Has Detected a Malicious Virus Scam
Warning: Windows Has Detected a Malicious Virus Scam is a fake alert scam that users might encounter if they install untrustworthy software, such as Trojans, potentially unwanted applications, adware, etc. The pop-up itself might be more annoying than dangerous at least if you do not follow the given instructions and use the mentioned telephone number (+61-1800-431-245). Sadly, if you do it, you could put the system and your privacy at risk because the people who answer the phone might be scammers. ...
