'Your Computer Is Being Tracked' Pop-Ups

If you notice pop-ups claiming your PC is being tracked, you may be infected with a harmful Web add-on. You should not trust these warnings because they are fraudulent. Their purpose is to make you worried about the security state of your system and your own security. If the bogus notifications manage to scare you, some con artists may attempt to take money from you via popular Internet frauds. The parasite responsible for the creation of these misleading warnings is classified as adware. The term 'adware' stands for advertising-supported software. It is the most accurate definition for this add-on because the 'Your Computer Is Being Tracked' pop-ups may generate various pop-ups and banners. This adware add-ons are typically two kinds. The first promote reliable shopping platforms, while the second may transfer the unsuspecting user towards exceptionally shady places. The extension behind the 'Your Computer Is Being Tracked' pop-ups belongs to the second type. The pop-ups that Your Computer Is Being Tracked creates may cover your whole screen. Most of them contain a worrying text with big red letters, according to which your computer is being tracked. Allegedly, some software is recording your browsing data, search history and online habits to build a profile for you. The notifications suggest you click on the blue 'Disable' button to fix the issue. If you do it, you may find yourself on questionable sites that claim they will provide the necessary help. These pages may ask you to dial a phone number to reach bogus specialists. While pretending to help, they may attempt various misleading tactics. The 'Your Computer Is Being Tracked' pop-ups also may offer you fake system optimization tools. On no occasion should you agree to install such suspicious software because it may trick you into upgrading to the equally unreliable paid version. The messages by this adware may be very aggressive, and you may encounter them whenever you launch Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer. The 'Your Computer Is Being Tracked' pop-ups might have entered due to system vulnerabilities, so you should scan your PC with professional security software immediately.