Pcvirusalerts.net

PC Users that are getting pop-up messages from Pcvirusalerts.net and are unable to load other websites need to know that they are infected with a browser hijacker. The Pcvirusalerts.net browser hijacker may have entered your computer as a browser add-on that you were welcomed to install together with a free media player. Security investigators note that the Pcvirusalerts.net domain may not be safe and represents a screenshot of the official Microsoft Support site found at Support.microsoft.com to claim credibility. However, the search field is substituted by text that says 'Call for Support: +1 855-211-6932.' The page at Pcvirusalerts.net is tailored with a JavaScript that is designed to show fake security alerts claiming that the visitor's Windows PC is blocked from accessing the Internet. The Pcvirusalerts.net pop-up windows may claim to be generated by your system, but that is not true because system windows have different border layout, appearance and will not be presented in your Web browser.

The browser hijacker in question may change the homepage and new tab settings of infected users so that they may be lead to Pcvirusalerts.net and unable to open other pages. The Pcvirusalerts.net pop-ups may feature the Windows logo and links to products of Microsoft like Xbox, Office365, and OneDrive but you should not be fooled. Security investigators warn users to avoid calling technical support on 855-211-6932 and abstain from installing software that is promoted on Pcvirusalerts.net. The browser hijacker linked to Pcvirusalerts.net can compromise the security of your social media accounts and credit card data despite what the messages on Pcvirusalerts.net may say. Certified Microsoft technicians are not operating on the 855-211-6932 phone number, and it is very likely that you would be suggested to install a potentially harmful program on your PC. You might want to heed the advice of experts and install a reliable anti-malware shield to protect and clean your computer.