Was online today, and went to open a link from FB & the page locked up with a screen that said Windows Defender had locked my browser because it detected malware/spyware, and that I needed to call the toll free tech support service to help get my computer fixed. Could not get the browser window to close or access any other applications. Did not know what to do so called the number. Long story short, the guy convinced me he was legit & I let his company have remote access to fix my computer. I could see everything they did on my screen, and it seemed legit, but fast forward several hours and my computer is not fixed, and when I mention my problem to friends on FB, they all say I got scammed. I just finished doing my taxes & had all the files saved on this computer! HELP!!!
Information of Fake Windows Defender Support Pop-up Alert
Fake Windows Defender Support Pop-up Alert is a bogus warning pop-up which can appear on your browser after your computer gets infected with
adware or potentically unwanted program. Once gets into the computer, Fake Windows Defender Support Pop-up Alert will change the browser setting. When you open the browser, Fake Windows Defender Support Pop-up Alert will pop up automatically on your browser without any consent. It will show the message which states that suspicious activity is found on your computer and it offers the number to call for help from the so-called technician.
