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'800-941-043' Pop-Ups

Posted: February 27, 2017

The '800-941-043' pop-ups are fraudulent Web browser messages that claim to inform users that their computers are infected with a Trojan, and they need to take action immediately, or they might be at risk of losing valuable information, login details and payment detail. The pop-ups and the pages that host them are cleverly crafted, and the unlucky users that come across them will end up seeing a red background with an error message that is designed to look like one of the Microsoft Edge's warning screens. In addition to this, the page also will display an annoying pop-up that is difficult to close and may open whenever the user attempts to get rid of it repeatedly. Last but not least, some pages that host the '800-941-043' pop-ups also may play an audio recording that continues the lie by telling the users that their computers are infected, and immediate action is required.

Users who don't have much experience with computers and Web browsing may think that the '800-941-043' pop-ups are legitimate and the problem they focus on is, in fact, real. However, we assure you that Web browser pop-ups are not a reliable source of information when it comes to computer security and health. In fact, most pop-ups of this sort, tend to be associated with technical support hoaxes, and the '800-941-043' pop-ups aren't any different. Their goal is to convince users that they need the help of certified experts and this is what they'll get if they opt to call 800-941-043. This phone line is promoted as a toll-free technical support desk, but in reality, it is one of the many phone numbers that con artists might use to get in touch with potential victims and convince them to pay money for useless services and products.

Users who opt to trust the '800-941-043' pop-ups will not get the help they were promised and, instead, they may end up being told that they need to spend staggering amounts of money on software, services, or subscriptions for technical support immediately. Regardless of the offer, anonymous technical support teams that want you to pay immediately should not be trusted, especially if you found out about them via Web browser pop-ups. The '800-941-043' pop-ups may be hosted on multiple domains, and they also may include various made-up error codes such as 'Windows Activation Error Code: 0x44579.' A domain name that is associated with the '800-941-043' pop-ups is hxxp://wincrashedalertinfo.xyz, but the con artists may use multiple other pages to distribute the same fraudulent content.

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