Windows 10: Security Alert and Lockout

Discus and support Security Alert and Lockout in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; "Important security message. Your computer has been locked up. Your IP address was used without your knowledge or consent to visit websites that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Chris Andre, Oct 3, 2023.

  1. CHRIS ANDRE
    Chris Andre Win User

    Security Alert and Lockout


    "Important security message. Your computer has been locked up. Your IP address was used without your knowledge or consent to visit websites that contains identity theft virus. To unlock the computer, please call support immediately. Please do not attempt to shut down or restart your computer. Doing that may lead to data loss and identity theft. The computer lock is aimed to stop illegal activity. Please call our support immediately."Popped up. An ding a drivw scan. What elese need I do?

    :)
     
    Chris Andre, Oct 3, 2023
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  2. LEONORMARIE
    leonormarie Win User

    pop-ups security alerts

    Tried everything that was suggested . Still getting security alerts ( even while reading the e-mail from this issue .Also .when I tried to enter command prompt as was suggested on this .
    • Right-click on the Start menu.
    • Select Command Prompt.
    • Type cd/.
    • Press Enter.
    • Type "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" -extoff.
    • Press Enter.
    • This did not go through .I forget the answer it gave ?
    • But nothing happened to change the fact I get security alerts ( in all I.E 11 , yahoo.ca.com/ my home page & Facebook ) in fact on any page I open .So annoying .I click esc, it stops and comes right back on my screen .Also tried the internet
      settings suggested on tools .Dated Aug,20.2017. Thank you .
     
    leonormarie, Oct 3, 2023
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  3. BILLY MED
    Billy Med Win User
    Emergency Alerts

    Hi Stephanie,

    Just to confirm, is this the same thing that you tried on your phone, in order to turn off Amber Alerts?

    • Open Settings.
    • Tap on System.
    • Tap on Messaging.
    • Tap on the Change emergency alert settings link.
    • Turn on or off the emergency alerts you want.

    Let us know if this was the same thing that you tried.

    We would also suggest to reset your phone after doing these steps to ensure that the changes on your phone's settings will be refreshed.

    Simply press and hold the Power and Volume down button for 15 seconds and then release your hold afterwards.
     
    Billy Med, Oct 3, 2023
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  4. RAMINSAFA
    RaminSafa Win User

    Security Alert and Lockout

    Security Alert Verification

    I am trying to verify a security alert I have been receiving suggesting to call 866-288-3170 about a possible compromise of my system and devices. The internet security code mentioned is 055BCCAC9FEC. I have not called as I am not sure if this is a legitimate
    site or a scam. Any input or similar case?
     
    RaminSafa, Oct 3, 2023
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