You know the situation. You’re calmly surfing the web on your PC or laptop when all of a sudden a big pop-up window appears and a loud voice comes over your speakers warning you that your computer is dangerously infected with a virus or malware. There is just one problem…
Real anti-virus/anti-malware programs do not operate like this. They do not take over your computer with loud voices or screens you cannot close.
Your computer IS in danger – but from the source of the pop-up.
If you get one of these pop-up warnings, here are some steps to remember:
1.) Do NOT click anywhere on the pop-up window
2.) Do NOT take any action the pop-up window is urging you to take (like call a toll-free number)
3.) If possible, immediately closer your web browser.
4.) If that’s not possible, reboot your computer immediately
5.) If all that fails, get your computer to an authorized repair center as soon as possible.