Windows 10: Website Security Compromise Question

Hello all, Today I was going onto Facebook throughout the morning. The way I was getting to Facebook was through chrome and in the address box I was just typing in "Facebook", which would bring me to the google search of "Facebook." I was then clicking the first result upon the google search. The problem is that when searching Facebook, there is an ad for Facebook that comes before the website. Which looks like this.I didn't realize it, but I was clicking the ad and not the official Facebook link. The ad brought me to pages like this several times.I didn't realize until later what was going

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Security Compromise

Thank you to the entire community for your replies to the question regarding compromised security via the telephone earlier today.

You guys are fantastic. I'm deeply grateful. All the Best!!

 

There is a problem with this website’s security certificate.

Hello,

I understand that you are unable to open some websites in Windows. We will help you.

To assist you better, I suggest you to answer the below questions.

• What happens when you to try to load the same in other browsers excluding Edge and internet Explorer?
• Are you facing this issue after any recent update?
• Have you installed any third party security application?

Lets try with the below steps and check if he issue resolves.

Step 1: I suggest you reset the Internet explorer
and check if it helps.

Refer: Change or reset Internet Explorer settings

Step 2: I suggest you to try deleting the browsing history in Microsoft Edge
and check if it helps as it stores the forms, passwords, and sites you've visited.

Refer: View and delete browser history in Microsoft Edge

Disclaimer: The Reset Internet Explorer/Microsoft Edge Settings feature might reset security settings or privacy settings that you added to the list of Trusted Sites. The Reset Internet Explorer Settings feature might also reset parental
control settings. We recommend that you note these sites before you use the Reset Internet Explorer Settings feature. Resetting Internet Explorer isn't reversible, and all previous settings are lost after reset.

Keep us posted to help you better.

 

Internet Security

IMO lots depends on the habits and the knowledge of the computer user...

Suggestion to read:

• Choosing an Anti-Virus Program
• Safe Steps for Replacing your Anti-virus - Why should you use Antivirus
  software?
• Supplementing your Anti-Virus Program with Anti-Malware Tools
• Best Practices for Safe Computing - Prevention of Malware Infection
  

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