Threat Database Browser Hijackers 'Security Error: 0x80070643' Pop-ups

'Security Error: 0x80070643' Pop-ups

By GoldSparrow in Browser Hijackers

The 'Security Error: 0x80070643' pop-up messages are used by fake technical support companies to lure Windows users into calling them. There are more than a few 'toll-free' phone lines associated with the 'Security Error: 0x80070643' pop-ups. The 'Security Error: 0x80070643' messages are hosted on pages like 'windowsuserinfo.site,' 'zakkmobileapps.xyz' and sites that offer adult-rated content. The 'Security Error: 0x80070643' alerts should not be trusted, and you should avoid contact with suspicious technical support agents. We have reports that the 'Security Error: 0x80070643' pop-up windows may direct users to call phone lines like 844-680-1071 and 855-999-9246. Certified computer experts do not operate these numbers. If you value your data, Windows license, and warranty avoid phone calls to 844-680-1071 + 855-999-9246.

Computer users that open compromised sites and use a PC infected with a browser hijacker may be redirected to pages like windowsuserinfo.site. Analysis of windowsuserinfo.site showed that it had an embedded JavaScipt that may freeze your browser and play an annoying sound. Novice computer users that have their browser locked onto the windowsuserinfo.site page might think their PCs are in danger. The 'Security Error: 0x80070643' pop-up alert may resemble a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) notification by Windows and PC users may be willing to call toll-free support lines like 844-680-1071 + 855-999-9246. The 'Security Error: 0x80070643' warning comes in several variants, among which are:

  • Variant 1:
  • 'Warning!
    Your Hard drive will be deleted if you close this page.
    You have a ZEUS virus! Please call Technical Support Desk
    Call Toll-Free: 1-855-999-9246'

  • Variant 2:
  • 'Caution! Deceptive site ahead. The website ahead may trick you into doing something dangerous like installing software or revealing your personal information (for example, passwords, phone numbers, or credit cards).
    A Virus or Ma!ware on your system may be redirecting you to this website.
    We recommend that you do not continue surfing online until you run a full MRT Scan on the system (Microsoft's Official Malicious Software Removal Tool) or take you computer to the nearest Microsoft store.
    You can also call 1-844-680-1071 for instructions.
    Debug browser security error895-system 32.exe .
    Please contact Microsoft Certified Technicians to rectify the issue.
    Please do not use any internet based services to avoid any identity thefts.
    Call Toll-Free 1-844-680-1071 for Help & Support.'

As stated before, the phone lines 844-680-1071 + 855-999-9246 are not operated by certified experts at Microsoft Corp. AV vendors and Web filtering services aim to block access to pages that host the 'Security Error: 0x80070643' alerts. However, pages like windowsuserinfo.site are registered every day, and users should know how to discern legitimate security notifications. Computer experts advise users to pay attention to things like page certificate, reviews online and alerts by AV vendors to avoid interaction with compromised sites. You might want to install a reputable anti-malware shield that can block request to infected pages and suppress the 'Security Error: 0x80070643' pop-ups.

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