'Windows Warning Alert' Pop-Ups

The 'Windows Warning Alert' pop-ups deliver a generic, fraudulent message employed by many online tactics. The goal of these tactics is to convince you that your computer is in dire danger because of a made-up reason such as:

• You are the target of a hacker attack.
• Your computer is infected with threatening malware or viruses.
• Your accounts have been compromised.
• You have corrupted system files, which may damage your computer permanently.

The 'Windows Warning Alert' pop-ups may use different message styles to convince users that their computers have something wrong. These messages are often shown on websites that mimic Microsoft Windows's logo and style, making them seem more believable. The pages usually ask the victim to solve the solution immediately by calling a technical support number such as 877-804-5390. However, this number is not associated with a reputable support team – instead, it is owned by a group of fraudsters who specialize in the so-called technical support tactic. These tactics aim to collect money from their victims by asking them to purchase overpriced services or products or even enter their payment information in a fake phishing site.

If you see 'Windows Warning Alert' pop-ups in your browser, you should ignore their messages and offers. Pages claiming to contain information like the one cited in the bullet points above are usually fake, and you should not trust them.