Fake Antivirus Pop-Ups and Browser Locks
Scam pop-ups imitate antivirus alerts and may try to lock your browser to make you call a number.
What to do
- Do not click anything in the pop-up.
- Close the tab, or force quit the browser.
- Restart and do not restore the last session.
Cleanup
Remove unknown extensions, clear site permissions for notifications and run a scan with trusted security software.
Prevent
Block pop-ups and notification permissions and keep the browser updated.
Key takeaway: No website can detect a virus on your computer. Close it and move on.
