Threat Database Adware '800-656-6115' Pop-Ups

'800-656-6115' Pop-Ups

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Security researchers alert that the 800-656-6115 supposedly toll-free phone number is associated with bogus technical support agents and adware linked to several domains. Computer users could be presented with pop-ups related to 800-656-6115 on suspicious websites and when they are infected with adware. Security researchers add that the majority of computer users prefer to install free software with the 'Express' or 'Typical' option and that way allow adware enter to enter their system. Fake technical support agents are known to use the service of adware developers to invite users to call them, and that is what is for the 800-656-6115 phone number. An adware known to show pop-up windows related to 800-656-6115 is connected to several domains including but not limited to: Microsoft-windows-support.com; Quicken-help.com; Quickbookshelp.support; Microsoft-outlook-support.com; Popup-help.com and many more. All domains mentioned before offer different technical support on 800-656-6115 ranging from help for operating particular programs to malware removal. Most services related to 800-656-6115 that are offered from bogus technicians are related to blocking pop-up windows and removal of harmful software. The scheme is rather straightforward: the user unknowingly installs adware and is constantly harassed with pop-ups suggesting a security problem. The same pop-ups conveniently provide users with a phone line to get help to stop pop-ups caused by different kinds of cyber threats. As stated above, the ‘800-656-6115’ pop-ups are generated by adware on your computer, and you should remain distrustful towards its messages. Adware often appears as a browser plug-in that does not feature information like a developer and a website. However, there are cases where adware may use an executable DLL file placed in the Temp folder to evade detection. In both cases, users can install a trustworthy anti-malware suite to purge adware binary linked to 800-656-6115.

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