Threat Database Adware '800-311-5943' Pop-Ups

'800-311-5943' Pop-Ups

By GoldSparrow in Adware

PC security researchers have received reports of problems involving the '800-311-5943' pop-ups that may appear repeatedly to interrupt their attempt to use an affected Web browser as normal. The '800-311-5943' pop-ups are designed to trick inexperienced computer users into believing that their Web browsers are infected with threats. Computer users should ignore the '800-311-5943' pop-up messages; there may not be threats present on the infected computers. Rather, these types of pop-ups are designed to carry out a well-known online tactic. Calling the phone number included in these pop-ups may expose computer users to a hoax that involves tricking inexperienced computer users into paying for bogus technical support services.

The '800-311-5943' Pop-Ups and Related Tactics

The '800-311-5943' pop-ups are designed to convince unwitting computer users that their computers have become infested with various threats. Computer users, believing that their computers are infected, may be willing to listen to offers of a technical support service or anti-virus that may cost hundreds of dollars. There is no truth to the '800-311-5943' pop-ups. These pop-ups may appear regardless of the actual state of the affected computer, and computer users should avoid interacting with the '800-311-5943' pop-ups when possible.

The '800-311-5943' pop-ups may be caused either by components present on the affected computer system or by a problem on a website being visited on the affected Web browser. Both cases may be entirely plausible, and may be easy to differentiate:

  • If the '800-311-5943' pop-ups are caused by a component on the website being visited, this may be indicated by the fact that the '800-311-5943' pop-ups only appear when visiting a particular URL or websites on that domain.
  • If the '800-311-5943' pop-ups appear regardless of the website being visited (especially in websites that normally do not contain pop-ups, like Google or Wikipedia), then it is almost certain that an unwanted component has been installed on the affected Web browser, causing the '800-311-5943' pop-ups and related symptoms.

Problems that may be Associated with the '800-311-5943' Pop-Ups and Similar Unwanted Content

If the '800-311-5943' pop-ups on your computer are being caused by an unwanted component, it will be necessary to take steps to remove this type of content from the affected computer. The '800-311-5943' pop-ups rarely indicate the presence of severe threats. In most cases, the '800-311-5943' pop-ups may be associated with PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs). PUPs are low-level threats that may be designed to carry out advertising and other low-level activities on the affected computer. The most threatening part of the '800-311-5943' pop-ups is not in the PUP itself, but due to the fact that the tactic, carried out over the phone, may lead to loss of money, credit card theft, identity theft, or the installation of a RAT (Remote Access Trojan) on the affected Web browser. Despite not being a severe threat, PUPs linked to the '800-311-5943' pop-ups may be associated with several symptoms, including those listed below:

  • The '800-311-5943' pop-ups may be linked to performance problems, such as slow performance and freezing.
  • The '800-311-5943' pop-ups may be linked to other pop-up messages and irritating content.
  • The '800-311-5943' pop-ups may be linked to tracking cookies that may keep a tally on the websites viewed on the affected Web browser, browsing habits, and collect information about the affected computer.
  • PUPs associated with the '800-311-5943' pop-ups may make unwanted changes to the affected Web browsers, such as changing the affected Web browser's homepage and default websites.
  • The '800-311-5943' pop-ups may be linked to the unwanted presence of various files, shortcuts, and other components on the affected computer.

PUPs associated with the '800-311-5943' pop-ups should be removed immediately with the help of a reliable, fully updated security program. Allowing the '800-311-5943' pop-ups to continue may expose the affected Web browser to other PUPs or unwanted content.

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