'VIRUS ALERT FROM Windows' Pop-Ups

If you see the 'VIRUS ALERT FROM Windows' pop-ups in your Web browser, then you have landed upon a website dedicated to displaying fraudulent messages and alerts that aim to convince visitors that their machines have been infiltrated by a threatening virus. The 'VIRUS ALERT FROM Windows' pop-ups is usually hosted on websites that use a color scheme and design similar to the official Microsoft Windows website, therefore making the whole thing appear more believable.

The 'VIRUS ALERT FROM Windows' pop-ups may tell that your computer has been blocked because of a malware infection and hacking attempts, and you need to unlock it by getting in touch with 'Windows Security' by calling 844-900-0923. This is one of the phone numbers used by the fraudsters, but it is safe to assume that they use a long list of other phone lines too.

Of course, it goes without saying that a major company like Microsoft would never inform you of computer trouble by using Web browser pop-ups, nor would they ask you to call a security team. Websites that claim to be affiliated with 'Microsoft/Windows Security' or 'Microsoft Technicians' are usually part of a scheme.

Users who are not aware of the fraudulent contents of the 'VIRUS ALERT FROM Windows' pop-ups may end up calling the number seen on their screens. The phone is operated by experienced con artists who may use different scare tactics and social engineering techniques to get their victims to pay money for non-existent services and products.

Seeing the 'VIRUS ALERT FROM Windows' pop-ups in your Web browser is unlikely to have anything to do with harmful software, and you can rest assured that the contents of the pop-ups are fake. It is recommended to close the fake message and to avoid the website that spawned it.