Fake virus alerts prey on your fear and urgency—but spotting them doesn’t have to be tricky. Thankfully, some straightforward methods make recognizing fake warnings simple, helping you stay ...

Not all security alerts are legitimate! HowToGeek. 12 Tips to Identify a Fake Virus or Security Alert. Story by Shan Abdul • 1d. Quick Links. Use of Fear and Urgency Tactics.

Plagued by pop-ups warning that your PC is infected? They're right: it is, but the warnings may be trying to steal your money. Here's how to fight those fake alerts.

How to distinguish a fake virus alert from the real deal by Christina Capecchi 02/20/2008 02/02/2012. Share this: ...

This guide teaches you how to remove Fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Trojan and AntiSpySafeguard for free by following easy step-by-step instructions.

Fake Apple virus warnings, security alerts and messages are tactics used to prompt you to call a number or click on a malicious link. The CyberGuy explains how to protect your devices.

Fake security alerts can be a serious hassle to remove, which is why it's critical to keep the right security tools on hand. McAfee's free Stinger is one such tool.

Watch out for these fake virus alerts on your iPhone. Below are several reasons why you could get notifications on your iPhone about viruses, which you may or may not actually have. 1) ...

The privacy-focused web browser DuckDuckGo has boosted its anti-scam features. It can now detect and block fake ecommerce stores, crypto sites, virus alerts, and more. The new security feature is ...