Windows 10: scam or virus

Discus and support scam or virus in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; received a message from a security window-microsoft edge asking for user name and password. How do i get rid of the pop up?... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Brenda bdt, Mar 15, 2020.

  1. BRENDA BDT
    Brenda bdt Win User

    scam or virus


    received a message from a security window-microsoft edge asking for user name and password. How do i get rid of the pop up?

    :)
     
    Brenda bdt, Mar 15, 2020
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  2. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    Possible virus or scam

    As already mentioned:

    All these kind of pop-ups/alerts are fake warnings - scams. Never ever call these numbers.

    Please read:
    Beware of Phony Tech Support Scams

    Normally you just close your browser:
    https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2014/11/psa-tech-support-scams-pop-ups-on-the-rise/

    8 Ways to Open Windows Task Manager - wikiHow

    You might want to run a quick scan with your Anti-Virus program.

    In case you keep on getting these fake alerts:

    Follow the steps provided here: Remove Tech Support Scam pop-up (Call For Support Scam)

    Suggestion to read:


    You might want to report this to Microsoft (but you don't have to):
    http://support.microsoft.com/reportascam

    and you might want to watch:

    Fake Tech Support Scams – video from the MS Digital Crimes Unit

     
    Jsssssssss, Mar 15, 2020
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  3. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    Virus Scam 0x80072ee7

    To prevent such fake and unwanted pop ups/warnings/alerts , please do get a good blocker extension for your browser.

    Personally I use and recommend
    uBlock Origin    .


    Suggestion to take the time and read everything here:

    Beware of Phony Emails &Tech Support Scams which

    • explains various methods how to get out of those fake alerts (for example
      Close Browser Application With Task Manager      ). Make sure to not restore your browser session.
    • includes Resources to protect your browser, privacy & help prevent browser pop-up ads and scams
    and much more.

    When in doubt: run some scans, get rid of fishy browser extensions and installed programs, reset browser etc.

    Also see:

     
    Jsssssssss, Mar 15, 2020
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  4. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    scam or virus

    Jsssssssss, Mar 15, 2020
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