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‘Computer-error-found.xyz’ Pop-Ups

Posted: December 3, 2015

Computer-error-found.xyz is a dubious website that may misguide its visitors that there are threats in their computers. The site takes part in a tactic that may have the same adverse consequences as the most threatening information-collecting parasites. Its course of action is relatively simple and well-known to the cyber security industry. First, the browser of the potential victim loads Computer-error-found.xyz automatically. This process is possible because Computer-error-found.xyz is associated with a browser hijacker. These tools are harmful extensions that may take control of installed Web clients. They may be deployed in the system by third-party software, whose license is often free. Exactly for this reason, all specialists advise users to load freeware through the 'Advanced' menu, which will allow them to deselect the unwanted components manually. If the browser hijacker evades your attention, it may set Computer-error-found.xyz as the homepage of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer quickly. Once the users enter the suspicious platform, they are about to see a very large pop-up. It lists a dozen of problems that are supposedly going to occur due to the presence of threats. For example, you may see that the security of your bank accounts is at risk or that some hackers may collect personal files from your PC. It is all a deception as there may not be any threat in your system at all. The next step of the tactic is the suggestion to call 855-463-1325 for assistance. The message claims that Microsoft technicians will fix your PC. However, Computer-error-found.xyz is not associated with Microsoft in any way. The people who answer the calls are experienced con artists, who will demand a lot of money for nothing in return. Instead of falling victim to this fraud, you should use dedicated security software to delete this browser hijacker.

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