Scareware

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A full-screen alert claims the computer is infected and gives a number to call for help.

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New message · None — alert shown by a web page

Web page being viewed

⚠ YOUR COMPUTER IS INFECTED ⚠ Personal data is at risk. Do not turn off your computer. Call our technical support immediately: 1-800-555-0142

What do you do?

This simulation illustrates Scareware. The article explains the full mechanism, the warning signs and what to do.