Windows 10: security pop up warning

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  1. DAVIDVITALE4
    DavidVitale4 Win User

    security pop up warning


    My other laptop just had a pop up warning from windows defender security center, that advises not shutting down the device , the system has been locked down, to contact windows support. I know this is some sort of malware but not sure how to proceed with shutting down the popup

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    DavidVitale4, May 18, 2022
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  2. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    Pop Up security warning

    Good that you didn't click on anything and that you didn't call that number. That what you were seeing are fake alerts which try to trick you into calling some obscure companies who then will try to sell you their unneeded services/products.

    Please read the following article which describes in detail various methods how to get out of such pop ups. The article also mentions methods how to prevent these kind of fake alerts.


    In case you keep on getting these pop ups, it is recommended to run some scans as described here:


    Suggestion to also take the time and to read:

     
    Jsssssssss, May 18, 2022
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  3. SMEED
    Smeed Win User
    Windows Security iexplore pop up security warning

    Any kind of warnings/alerts which pop up in your browser are fake.

    A scam.

    If you can't close your browser in a normal way: Open Task Manager (press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard) and in the tab Processes end all browser processes.

    Suggestion to read:

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    Protect yourself from tech support scams

    -
    Beware of Phony Tech Support Scams

    Lots of your browsing experience depends on your own habits and actions. A good ad blocker definitely helps and should prevent these types of pop ups.

    Personally I use uBlock Origin.

    Suggestion to read:
    How to tighten security and increase privacy on your browser - Malwarebytes Labs | Malwarebytes Labs

    In addition you might want to run some scans with Malwarebytes, Emsisoft, see this

    List of Malware Removal Tools

    and AdwCleaner, see here:
    https://www.malwarebytes.com/

    You might also want to reset your browser, see if you have any weird extensions/add-ons...
     
    Smeed, May 18, 2022
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  4. KARI
    Kari Win User

    security pop up warning

    Getting this security warning

    security pop up warning [​IMG]
    Warning That is most definitely a scam, whatever you do don't call that number, don't allow that page open pop-ups!

    You said that page will open every time you open Edge. That might be because the site has added it to the list of pages that opens whenever Edge is launched. I've see this happen when user has accidentally visited a not too safe site. Check that list first, if the page is there remove it by clicking the X after the site address. See screenshot:

    security pop up warning [​IMG]
     
    Kari, May 18, 2022
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