Fake Virus Alerts 🪳

Just press the keys:

Ctrl Shift W

If you are seeing a message you have a virus (or something similar), 99.99999% of the time it’s a fake webpage intended to scare you, and ultimately convince you to install malware on your computer.

Notice the nonsense URL at the top of the window:

So, what are you going to do when you see a fake virus alert on your screen?

This will close the window, and you can re-open your web browser and continue with your day.

Take care.