Windows 10: A Microsoft Scam

Discus and support A Microsoft Scam in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Last night I mistakenly downloaded a remotely monitoring executable file to my hard drive by a scam pretending to be from Microsoft. This morning I... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by xiaodanqiu, Sep 20, 2020.

  1. A Microsoft Scam


    Last night I mistakenly downloaded a remotely monitoring executable file to my hard drive by a scam pretending to be from Microsoft. This morning I was able to remove it from my laptop, and to scan my hard drive by Microsoft security. Is my computer safe to this malware now?

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    xiaodanqiu, Sep 20, 2020
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  2. Smeed Win User
    Smeed, Sep 20, 2020
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  3. BKHidkr Win User
    BKHidkr, Sep 20, 2020
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  4. A Microsoft Scam

    quietman7 - MVP, Sep 20, 2020
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