Help I think I have a virus
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These are all just popups from Edge, https://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-fake-mcafee-p...
You can turn them off https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge...
But as mentioned, best scan with Malwarebytes as well.
Oh that remote desktop image in the last pic is very good, had me for a second too, thats just the same popup
You can turn them off https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge...
But as mentioned, best scan with Malwarebytes as well.
Oh that remote desktop image in the last pic is very good, had me for a second too, thats just the same popup
Edited by .:ian:. on Wednesday 10th July 13:15
Do you have things on your PC that could leave you vulnerable ? have you used your credit/debit card recently on your laptop ?
Check with your bank and maybe even request new cards
Looks like you have more than just a simple virus but are actively being attacked by a fraudster.
You need to install antivirus from a trusted location and never click a popup suggesting a 'virus scan' as they inevitably are fake.
Check with your bank and maybe even request new cards
Looks like you have more than just a simple virus but are actively being attacked by a fraudster.
You need to install antivirus from a trusted location and never click a popup suggesting a 'virus scan' as they inevitably are fake.
https://uk.norton.com/
then go to the free trial
or
https://www.malwarebytes.com/
might be worth typing in by hand to your browser to prevent malware intercepting a click and redirecting you to an unsafe website
then go to the free trial
or
https://www.malwarebytes.com/
might be worth typing in by hand to your browser to prevent malware intercepting a click and redirecting you to an unsafe website
Edited by Gary C on Wednesday 10th July 13:24
99% sure its fake notifications from your internet browser.
Go to settings in your browser, and look for the notification settings. There will likely be something that looks out of place which you can block/delete as required.
For peace of mind you could then do a virus scan using something like trend micro housecall which can be done free in a browser window rather than a permanent install
Go to settings in your browser, and look for the notification settings. There will likely be something that looks out of place which you can block/delete as required.
For peace of mind you could then do a virus scan using something like trend micro housecall which can be done free in a browser window rather than a permanent install
egomeister said:
99% sure its fake notifications from your internet browser.
Go to settings in your browser, and look for the notification settings. There will likely be something that looks out of place which you can block/delete as required.
For peace of mind you could then do a virus scan using something like trend micro housecall which can be done free in a browser window rather than a permanent install
This is correct...Go to settings in your browser, and look for the notification settings. There will likely be something that looks out of place which you can block/delete as required.
For peace of mind you could then do a virus scan using something like trend micro housecall which can be done free in a browser window rather than a permanent install
egomeister said:
99% sure its fake notifications from your internet browser.
Go to settings in your browser, and look for the notification settings. There will likely be something that looks out of place which you can block/delete as required.
For peace of mind you could then do a virus scan using something like trend micro housecall which can be done free in a browser window rather than a permanent install
I think it's using the Windows notification popups rather than the browser. This allows it to place the messages in the lower part of the screen and appear to be legit. Pretty sure it's the usual method of trying to get you to make contact with a fake helpdesk.Go to settings in your browser, and look for the notification settings. There will likely be something that looks out of place which you can block/delete as required.
For peace of mind you could then do a virus scan using something like trend micro housecall which can be done free in a browser window rather than a permanent install
bigpriest said:
I think it's using the Windows notification popups rather than the browser. This allows it to place the messages in the lower part of the screen and appear to be legit. Pretty sure it's the usual method of trying to get you to make contact with a fake helpdesk.
Yeah they use the windows notification system to display (bottom right in W10, not sure where it is in 11), but the notifications themselves originate from the browser.In Chrome I think it should be fairly easy to identify the source in the notification settings page: chrome://settings/content/notifications
PositronicRay said:
Bloke in the computer shop says he's seen loads of these recently. A nasty thing phishing for card details.
I'll let him deal with it.
Embarrassingly it's not from grot sites, I think it's when I was trying to find details of a new Dacia model.
Can’t help think he’s made some easy money off you there. Did he send you an email recently? I'll let him deal with it.
Embarrassingly it's not from grot sites, I think it's when I was trying to find details of a new Dacia model.
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