Windows 10: Warning - Fake Windows Defender warning

Discus and support Warning - Fake Windows Defender warning in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Whilst browsing a what looked like a bona fida Windows Defender warning appeared on full screen, stating I needed to do an immediate scan with link... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by dencal, Jul 7, 2018.

  1. DENCAL
    dencal Win User

    Warning - Fake Windows Defender warning


    Whilst browsing a what looked like a bona fida Windows Defender warning appeared on full screen, stating I needed to do an immediate scan with link provided, as there were three serious infections on my computer.

    I immediately closed all open apps, did scans with Defender and Mbam, both stating clean....did think about doing a print screen prior to closing down, but decided not to take a risk.

    I cannot over emphasise how authentic this warning appeared including M$ logo.

    :)
     
    dencal, Jul 7, 2018
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  2. THOMASWALLACE1
    ThomasWallace1 Win User

    Fake virus warning.

    Why didn’t Windows 10 defender protect my computer from the fake virus warning? Two hard drives toast in two months! What good is Windows defender if it don’t work?! Pissed off! Is there something I am missing here? It’s too late to close the barn door
    after the horse is out!I can’t get into my computer to do anything to remove it or restore it to earlier point. It stops at sign in screen. Who will pay for me to have my unit fixed?!
     
    ThomasWallace1, Jul 7, 2018
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  3. ZHAONING
    Zhaoning Win User
    Is it fake virus warning?

    A window popped up saying my computer is affected by 3 virus and will be damaged in 2 minus if I don't click on "continue". I looked like a common Microsoft website. Is it a fake virus warning?
     
    Zhaoning, Jul 7, 2018
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  4. EDUCATOR Z MAGIDA
    Educator Z MAGIDA Win User

    Warning - Fake Windows Defender warning

    Is it fake virus warning?

    yes I would like to know if that is fake or true that I must wach out for a virus that may affect my pc.
     
    Educator Z MAGIDA, Jul 7, 2018
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