Windows 10: Microsoft Security Scam?

Discus and support Microsoft Security Scam? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Received msg last week on computer: "From Microsoft Security: unless you call this 800, computer will be shut down. I didn't call, but computer was... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by DominicPositano, Oct 24, 2018.

  1. DOMINICPOSITANO
    DominicPositano Win User

    Microsoft Security Scam?


    Received msg last week on computer: "From Microsoft Security: unless you call this 800, computer will be shut down. I didn't call, but computer was shut down and is still shut down" Is this legitimate? What should I do?

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    DominicPositano, Oct 24, 2018
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  2. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    Jsssssssss, Oct 24, 2018
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  3. YU GNOMI
    yu gnomi Win User
    Microsoft account security confirmation - is this a scam?


    in short, this most likely a scam designed to get her login credentials. Have your friend look at this thread at bleepingcomputer.com
     
    yu gnomi, Oct 24, 2018
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  4. MALWARE
    malware Win User

    Microsoft Security Scam?

    Microsoft Security Bulletin for September 2007

    Microsoft released yesterday the September Security Bulletin for Windows operating system, as part of its monthly security cycle. This bulletin summary lists one critical and three important updates. For more information, see Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for September 2007.

    Source: Microsoft
     
    malware, Oct 24, 2018
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