Message from webpage alert

'Message from webpage' alert is a message window that's used by rogue security programs to request fake scans of your computer. These 'Message from webpage' alert scans will always find problems with your PC, even if your computer is completely healthy and may install rogue security software without your consent. 'Message from webpage' alert problems have also been linked to web browser hijackers that redirect you to a website that creates 'Message from webpage' alert windows. Although infections that cause 'Message from webpage' alert may avoid casual detection and removal, you can delete 'Message from webpage' alert and related hostile components with any sufficiently advanced anti-virus program, provided you use standard cautionary procedures.

How 'Message from webpage' Alerts Force Your Browser Down a Bad Path

'Message from webpage' alert windows are closely linked to rogue security applications like Personal Security, Personal Security Pro, Antivirus System Pro, AntiVira AV and other clones in the same subgroup. In some cases, seeing 'Message from webpage' alert may indicate that you've been infected with one of these rogue security programs or with a related browser hijacker. In other circumstances, 'Message from webpage' alert may attack before you've been infected by anything at all.

Web browser redirect attacks may strike at any time, by using Trojans that are concealed on your PC or by utilizing malicious code that's embedded in websites or advertisements. However, most redirect attacks will happen when computer users open a new window or tab, when you click on a search result link or when you attempt to navigate to a specific website URL. Afterward, you'll be rerouted to a totally different website that creates a 'Message from webpage' alert window.

'Message from webpage' alert pop-ups will ask you to scan your computer and, unsurprisingly, pretend to find numerous infections and other problems on it. You should avoid undergoing this fake scan if at all possible, since fake scans have been known to install Trojans, rogue security programs and other hostile applications. If you're forced to submit to one of 'Message from webpage' alert's scans, avoid giving any credence to the fake results that 'Message from webpage' gives you.

Handling the Aftereffects of' 'Message from webpage' Alert Attacks

Any occurrence of a 'Message from webpage' alert should be considered a sign of potential infection, and you should be ready to tend to all the possible problems that come along with 'Message from webpage' alerts immediately. Be particularly on the lookout for rogue security programs like the ones listed earlier – they've been known to disable security software, cause browser hijacks of their own and create fake errors like these examples:

Internet Explorer Warning – visiting this web site may harm your computer!
Most likely causes:
– The website contains exploits that can launch a malicious code on your computer
– Suspicious network activity detected
– There might be an active spyware running on your computer

Security Warning
Application cannot be executed. The file notepad.exe is infected. Do you want to activate your antivirus software now?

Windows Security Alert
Windows reports that computer is infected. Antivirus software helps to protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. Click here for the scan your computer. Your system might be at risk now.

Antivirus software alert
Infiltration alert
Your computer is being attacked by an Internet virus. It could be password-stealing attack, a Trojan-dropper or similar.

Many victims of 'Message from webpage' alert problems have reported that the 'Message from webpage' alert hijacker can avoid being detected by casual anti-virus scans. To avoid 'Message from webpage' alert from slipping past your security net, restart your PC in Safe Mode with Networking, update your anti-malware software and run a full system scan. Doing anything less than that may let 'Message from webpage' alert remain on your PC and continue redirecting you to fake scans, which can result in other infections climbing aboard.