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Web-alrt-phsng-atck.xyz

Posted: October 6, 2016

Web-alrt-phsng-atck.xyz is a threatening domain used to promote an online tactic that works by convincing people that their computers are infected with a threats. It is possible that Web-alrt-phsng-atck.xyz may be used to host more than one tactic, but the one we encountered states that the visitor's computer is infected with the 'RDN/YahLover.worm!055BCCAC9FEC infection', and their information, credit card details, and files might be accessible by threatening hackers. Computer users should remember that Web browser pop-ups that claim to provide accurate information regarding cyber threats are not a trustworthy source! Web browsers are unable to access your hard drive contents, nor can they detect potential threats, so you can rest assured that 'Web-alrt-phsng-atck.xyz' Pop-ups and other Web browser threat alerts are fake.

The purpose of 'Web-alrt-phsng-atck.xyz' Pop-Ups is to convince users that they need to pay for the services of 'certified computer experts' immediately. The pop-ups make it even more convenient for the users by providing them with a phone number they can call if they want to hire certified computer technicians – 844-592-9882. This phone number will not provide you with helpful tips and suggestions on how to clean your computer and improve its security. Instead, it'll get you in touch with the people behind a sophisticated technical support tactic whose sole purpose is to trick people out of their money by selling them useless software or technical support services. If you opt to call 844-592-9882 after seeing the 'Web-alrt-phsng-atck.xyz' pop-up, you may be provided with false information regarding your computer's health and security so that there'll be a higher chance that you'll opt to pay for the services or utilities that the con artists try to sell.

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