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’877-958-0330′ Pop-Ups

Posted: February 1, 2016

The '877-958-0330' pop-ups are tactics that use your browser to display fake system information, alerts, scan results or other notifications. Typically, these attacks promote hotlines manned by con artists who may gain access to your computer or information. As usual, when you suffer from exposure to the '877-958-0330' pop-ups or other browser-based threats, malware experts can recommend no response better than closing all browsers by any means necessary and then scanning your computer with anti-malware software.

A Hoax Call for Internet Explorers

Due to its sheer popularity, many con artists prefer to target users of those Windows OS over those of less popular operating systems like Linux. Their attacks that may be delivered in pop-up formats like the '877-958-0330' pop-ups, frequently reference the 'Blue Screen of Death' phenomenon, common fears like spyware, and misunderstood components like the Registry. However, no matter what threats, warnings or recommendations are in use, the '877-958-0330' pop-ups and tactics like it have one motivation: forcing computer users into phone conversations with con artists.

Malware experts only can confirm cases of the '877-958-0330' pop-ups attacking Windows users via Internet Explorer, even though similar tactics have proved themselves viable across most browsers and operating systems. After loading, the '877-958-0330' pop-ups may deliver fake system information, 'blue screen' codes, or other warnings, always with the purpose of promoting their hotline for anti-malware protection, system repair or other services. Once called, con artists may convince a computer user into giving up credit card information, making purchases of fake software services, or even transferring the control of the PC. The latter may be accomplished through installed threats, installed 'legitimate' apps like remote desktop tools, or even through basic settings changes.

Like the '877-646-9990' Pop-Ups, a series of more flexible threats seen across more than one browser, the '877-958-0330' pop-ups also include scripts meant to block you from closing their windows. Without having access to any other windows, programs, or even their desktops, PC users may be pressed to call the hotline just to learn how to close the pop-ups.

Putting a Stop to the Browser that Pops

Although their range is somewhat narrower than those of more wide-scanning threats, the '877-958-0330' pop-ups are equally threatening to exposed Web surfers as any other phishing attacks incorporating browser exploits. Prevention can be a critical element of stopping browser attacks from launching content blocking you from using your PC, and malware experts especially recommend looking at your settings for Web scripts, pop-ups, and advertisements, for your protection. Many anti-malware suites also offer a degree of protection from threats like the '877-958-0330' pop-ups, both due to detecting script-based exploits and by blacklisting threatening websites.

If it's too late to stop the '877-958-0330' pop-ups from launching themselves, using keyboard shortcuts (such as the Ctrl+W 'close current tab' shortcut) can give you the ability to close many browser windows that obfuscate mouse interactions. After you do so, close your browser and scan your PC as a preventative step against any potential threats that could deliver themselves through the same URL as the '877-958-0330' pop-ups.

Protecting your computer from the '877-958-0330' pop-ups doesn't necessarily mitigate all of the consequences of following along with their phishing tactics. Fraudsters may request credit card numbers, phone numbers, or other details that are beyond the scope of PC security. If you know people that have suffered these attacks, they should contact any related companies (such as their bank) and take any further steps necessary for protecting themselves from the possibilities of fraud, identity theft and similar risks.

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