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'System32.repair (Fast Fix 123)' Pop-up

Posted: May 20, 2014

'System32.repair (Fast Fix 123)' is a fake pop-up notification carrying the text 'When was your last computer scan' that may be produced with the purpose to trick computer users into thinking that numerous security threats or PC problems were found on their machines. 'System32.repair (Fast Fix 123)' Pop-up is included in an online fraud that may aim to persuade PC users to call a bogus online technical support service that is, of course, paid. 'System32.repair (Fast Fix 123)' Pop-up may advise computer users to dial 1(800) 820-1685. Making a call to the support number or any similar online support given by 'System32.repair (Fast Fix 123)' Pop-up may cost PC users a lot of money even though they haven't repaired any issues on the PC. In fact, 'System32.repair (Fast Fix 123)' Pop-up may be used for dispersing and showing pop-up ads, adware, or potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that may later lead to multiple issues on the PC. 'System32.repair (Fast Fix 123)' Pop-up may be the first one to call the PC user if a related adware threat has gathered contact information on the computer system of the PC user. Collected data may be transferred to a remote server so that a representative can contact the PC user and declare that he has identified a problem on a computer system remotely.

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