Windows 10: Hijacker tried to take control of my computer

About a half hour ago when I opened up my browser I was sent to this fake site saying it was Norton and telling me that I had 5 viruses on my computer, I am a tech so I know that is not possible as I ran scans every couple of days and I trust Microsoft's Windows Defender. I think people should be made aware of this problem right away because if a person is not as computer savvy as I am they will be taken in by this and find themselves in a big bind by hijackers. I tried to talk to a virtual agent but they only tell you to run a scan so I came here instead. I have all my IT training so at least I can protect my computer from being taken over. Thanks for listening. Cheers and hagd EH )

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Browser hijacked by safesurfs.com Malware

After reading what you went through I would strongly suggest you read the advice of Monkey57 and try his steps. Normally

Browser hijackers don't show this kind of behavior and more could be going on. Normally I don't suggest Resetting your computer but in this case....

 

Microsoft Edge Hijacked by yahoo

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Removal of Browser Hijacker

• To remove Nova.rambler.ru redirect, follow these steps:
• STEP 1: Use Zemana AntiMalware Portable to remove browser hijackers
• STEP 2: Scan and clean your computer with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
• STEP 3: Double-check for malicious programs with HitmanPro
• (OPTIONAL) STEP 4: Reset your browser to default settings