Be Ware of Ominous Pop Up Warnings in Your Browser
Scammers are a clever bunch. They capitalize on fear and lack of knowledge. Unfortunately, when it comes to understanding the complicated inner workings of computers and software, many of us have those traits in spades. It’s not that we’re ignorant, but technology is constantly changing. Unless you’re actively studying or working in the field of computer technology, it’s just plain hard to keep up with these changes. The scammers, however, seem to have no problems with this.
One popular way these internet scumbags attempt to lure us into their evil web is to plant an ominous warning that pops up on our monitor foretelling of grave danger ahead if we don’t act fast.
“Warning!” it says. “Your computer has a malicious virus.”
The message is almost always accompanied by a tech support phone number. Call this number and they are only too happy to bill your credit card a hefty sum.
One popular way these internet scumbags attempt to lure us into their evil web is to plant an ominous warning that pops up on our monitor foretelling of grave danger ahead if we don’t act fast.
“Warning!” it says. “Your computer has a malicious virus.”
The message is almost always accompanied by a tech support phone number. Call this number and they are only too happy to bill your credit card a hefty sum.
Here’s the problem. You don’t have a virus. What you have is a bad case of malicious adware browser extensions that have been installed onto your computer, most likely when you downloaded some free software. Once installed, these extensions will pop up anytime you open a new tab in your browser.
Don’t panic. That’s exactly what the scammers want you to do. Remember, they thrive on fear and lack of computer savvy. Instead, contact us at 888-813-5558 or support@cranstonit.com. We have software that can check to see if malware has been installed on your computer and can implement the process to remove.
Malicious browser extensions are the evil cousins of adware and spyware. Click here to read our blog post about how to manage and block this less troublesome, but still annoying software.
Don’t panic. That’s exactly what the scammers want you to do. Remember, they thrive on fear and lack of computer savvy. Instead, contact us at 888-813-5558 or support@cranstonit.com. We have software that can check to see if malware has been installed on your computer and can implement the process to remove.
Malicious browser extensions are the evil cousins of adware and spyware. Click here to read our blog post about how to manage and block this less troublesome, but still annoying software.