Threat Database Adware '800-341-9813' Pop-Ups

'800-341-9813' Pop-Ups

By GoldSparrow in Adware

The '800-341-9813' pop-up windows, also known under the name 'Porn*Virus*Detected' pop-ups, refer to a phishing campaign that aims to direct users to call the 800-341-9813 phone line and ask for help with their computers. The code behind the '800-341-9813' pop-ups is hosted on the Google APIs platform as a public Web-app, which is accessible via h[tt]ps://storage.googleapis.com/microsoft-security-scans-on-system-performed-100x/alert.html. The Web-app hosted on storage.googleapis.com is programmed to bring a fake security message on the screen of users who open the link mentioned before. We have received reports that the app receives traffic from a browser hijacker that redirects users to storage.googleapis.com. Computer users may install a browser hijacker with a corrupted free program and riskware. Affected users may load storage.googleapis.com/microsoft-security-scans-on-system-performed-100x/alert.html and will be provided with the following text:

'There is a net frame work file missing due to some harmful! virus
Debug malware error 895-system 32.exe failure.
Please contact Windows technicians to rectify the issue.
Please do not open internet browser for your security issue to avoid data corruption on your registry of your operating system
Please contact Windows technicians at
Toll-free Helpline at +1-800-341-9813
PLEASE DO NOT SHUT DOWN OR RESTART YOUR COMPUTER, DOING THAT MAY LEAD TO DATA LOSS AND FAIUURE OF OPERATING SYSTEM , HENCE NON BOOTABLE SITUATION RESULTING COMPLETE DATA LOSS . CONTACT ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE ON TOLL FREE - +1-800-341-9813
PLEASE DO NOT SHUT DOWN OR RESTART YOUR COMPUTER, DOING THAT MAY LEAD TO DATA LOSS AND FAIUURE OF OPERATING SYSTEM , HENCE NON BOOTABLE SITUATION RESULTING COMPLETE DATA LOSS . CONTACT Windows TECHNICIANS TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE ON TOLL FREE - +1-800-341-9813 There is a .net frame work file missing due to some harmful! virus
Please contact Windows technicians at
Toll-free Helpline at +1-800-341-9813

The phishing campaign originates from the 74.125.193.128 IP address and includes several Web-apps that generate messages like the '800-341-9813' pop-ups. Computer users should remain calm if they experience the '800-341-9813' notifications and their Internet client appears to malfunction. The '800-341-9813' notifications are not legitimate alerts that you need to be concerned about. Google Inc. has been notified about the '800-341-9813, ' and the phishing content on Storage.googleapis.com is to be deleted post-haste. Cyber security experts advise users to remain vigilant and pay attention to the details when they are suggested they are infected with a virus and need to call a technical support line. If you suspect the notification on your screen may be related to a phishing campaign—use a reliable anti-malware scanner and make sure your browser and PC are secure. Researchers add that the Web-app linked to the '800-341-9813' pop-ups can be found on the links below as well:

  • storage.googleapis.com/microsoft-critical-issues-scan-result-call-on-urgent-action/error/Microsoft%20Official%20Support-aus.htm.
  • storage.googleapis.com/microsoft-security-scans-on-system-performed-100x/alert.html.
  • storage.googleapis.com/microsoft-system-alerts-warnings-regarding-virus-notification/netherland.html.
  • storage.googleapis.com/microsoft-website-warning-alert-to-remove-threats-and-viruses/switzerland.html.
  • storage.googleapis.com/microsoft-windows-system-and-firewall-scan-security-issue/errors.html.

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