Microsoft Has Detected A Porn Virus Scam

What is Microsoft Has Detected A Porn Virus Scam?

If you are introduced to an alert indicating that you need to remove malware, make sure this alert is authentic and reliable. Microsoft Has Detected A Porn Virus Scam represents a bogus security warning suggesting that Zeus Virus and Porn Virus have invaded your operating system, but that, of course, is not the truth. The creator of this misleading scam is trying to make you think that you need to call a bogus helpline number. If you called it, you could get yourself into trouble. Whether you have encountered the misleading alert once or more times, you need to inspect your operating system to check if malware exists. If it does, you need to eliminate it as soon as possible as that is how you will delete Microsoft Has Detected A Porn Virus Scam as well. If malicious infections do not exist, it is possible that you were redirected to the misleading security alert via a corrupted link. In this case, it is possible that you will not need to do anything besides closing the web page representing the scam. Continue reading to learn more.

How does Microsoft Has Detected A Porn Virus Scam work?

The malicious Microsoft Has Detected A Porn Virus Scam is represented via http://alertwinver.in/8921/ (at the moment, does not work). Different webpages could be created to introduce users to this scam as well. As mentioned already, you could be redirected to this page either by malware or via a corrupted link found online. The only function of this web page is to introduce you to bogus infections and the so-called Help Desk number, +1-844-786-8920. First and foremost, the threat informs that you cannot restart the computer. Obviously, if the PC was restarted, the bogus alert would disappear, and that is something schemers want to prevent from happening. Also, to make sure that you do not research the situation, it is suggested that opening a browser could lead to “data corruption.” To ensure that you follow the instructions and call the bogus helpline number, schemers use the bogus notification to inform you that your personal logins and even photographs could be stolen. If an alert like that shows up, the first thing you need to do is install a reputable malware scanner to check if you need to delete the malware you are warned about. Of course, instead of warning you about the removal of Zeus or Porn viruses, a legitimate malware scanner will introduce you to real threats that must be deleted.

If you have been introduced to the bogus Microsoft Has Detected A Porn Virus Scam alert, it does not mean that malware exists – unless the scam itself is represented by a malicious infection – and so nothing bad might be happening. However, if you call the bogus helpline number, you could expose yourself to all kinds of problems, including virtual identify theft and the silent invasion of your operating system. The schemers answering your call to +1-844-786-8920 might have all kinds of goals, but none of them benefit you. In case you have disclosed personal information, downloaded unfamiliar files, or enabled remote access, you need to make sure that schemers cannot exploit you in the future.

How to delete Microsoft Has Detected A Porn Virus Scam

Are malicious programs responsible for introducing you to the Microsoft Has Detected A Porn Virus Scam? If they are, a reliable malware scanner will help you identify them. We suggest using the search box at the top to look if there is already a removal guide you could refer to. If you cannot find one, do not hesitate to leave us a comment below. The instructions below might assist you in all cases, but we cannot promise you that they will help you remove Microsoft Has Detected A Porn Virus Scam-related treats. We also added instructions that show how to reset browsers, which is recommended whenever you face suspicious pop-ups or are routed to suspicious websites. One more option you have is to use anti-malware software, and that is the best option if you take into consideration the fact that this software can ensure full-time protection against malicious threats after erasing the existing ones.

Removal Instructions

Windows XP:

1. Navigate to the Taskbar and click the Start icon.
2. Open Control Panel and then double-click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Find the unwanted program, select it, and choose Remove.

Windows Vista or Windows 7:

1. Move to the Taskbar and click the Windows logo.
2. Open the Control Panel menu and then move to Uninstall a program.
3. Identify the unwanted program, right-click it, and then choose Uninstall.

Windows 8 or Windows 10:

1. Launch RUN by tapping Win+R keys and then enter Control Panel.
2. Click Uninstall a program under Programs/Programs and Features.
3. Identify the unwanted program, right-click it, and then select Uninstall.

Internet Explorer:

1. Open the browser and tap keys Alt+T.
2. Select Internet options and then click the Advanced tab.
3. Click Reset, mark Delete personal settings, and then click Reset again.

Google Chrome:

1. Open the browser and tap keys Alt+F.
2. Select Settings, navigate to the bottom of the menu, and click Advanced.
3. Scroll to the bottom and click Reset.
4. Restart the browser and tap Alt+F again.
5. Choose More tools, click Extensions, and look for unfamiliar add-ons.
6. To get rid of unwanted add-ons, click the recycle bin and select Remove.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open the browser and tap keys Alt+H.
2. In the Help menu select Troubleshooting information.
3. Click the Refresh Firefox button.
4. Restart the browser and tap keys Ctrl+Shift+A to access Add-ons Manager.
5. Open the Extensions menu and look for unfamiliar add-ons.
6. Use the Remove button to delete them if they exist. Download Removal Tool100% FREE spyware scan and
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