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'Error # 3658878cba98999' Pop-Ups

Posted: January 26, 2017

The 'Error # 3658878cba98999' pop-ups are a type of Web browser messages that may end up annoying you while you browse low-quality websites that are used to distribute suspicious content. These pop-ups appear on top of a page that is designed to look like a scary warning message telling visitors that they might be the target of a hacker attack, and they must speak to certified Windows computer technicians who can help them resolve the problem immediately. The pop-up warns users that they are at risk of losing files, passwords, and bank account details unless they follow the instructions immediately. Tech-savvy users might recognize this as a hoax, but there are many computer users who might think this information is true. We'd like to remind you that Web browser pop-ups are not a credible source of information regarding your computer's security or health, and if you see these pop-ups, then it is almost certain that you've become the target of a scam.

'Error # 3658878cba98999

WARNING: Your system has critical security vulnerabilities.
Attention customer: Your personal emails, bank and other personal passwords, as well as credit card information are at risk!

Multiple high risk infections detected, call Windows Certified Tech Support right away: —– (Toll-FREE, High priority Call Line)

The problem is caused by an unusual activity performed on this machine.
Are you sure you want to leave this page?'

The 'Error # 3658878cba98999' pop-ups tell users to call 888-579-8665, a toll-free line that is supposed to get them in touch with a 'certified Windows technician.' It goes without saying that Microsoft would never promote the services of 'Windows technicians' via Web browser pop-ups, and the information presented in the 'Error # 3658878cba98999' pop-ups is fake. Calling 888-579-8665 will not result in a positive outcome for you, because the con artists may bombard you with more lies and fake 'facts' about your computer's condition. The final goal of this operation is to get you to send them money or let them do something to your computer. To do this, they may have the following requests or recommendations:

  • Offer you to purchase an expensive PC optimization or anti-malware tool which, according to them, will improve your computer's security and performance significantly.
  • Tell you that to get rid of the virus bothering you, you need to pay for their services. Sometimes, greedier con artists may tell you to subscribe to technical support services.
  • They may request that you grant them remote access to your computer by telling you that they'll fix the issue in no time. However, they may end up locking your PC with a password, and then telling you that this was done by the virus, and you need to pay them money if you want to have it fixed.

If your Web browsing session is interrupted by the 'Error # 3658878cba98999' pop-ups, then you should know that closing these pop-ups is the only right thing to do. Don't trust the false facts they tell you about, and see if you can identify the page that brought these pop-ups to your Web browser. We advise our readers to avoid opening websites associated with the 'Error # 3658878cba98999' pop-ups or similar fraudulent messages since they may hide more threatening content as well.

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