'800-792-498' Pop-Ups

Many computer users have reported problems involving the '800-792-498' pop-ups since they may interrupt their activities on the affected Web browser to advertise a bogus technical support service. The '800-792-498' pop-ups will claim that the user's computer is severely infected with threats. The '800-792-498' pop-ups claim to be associated with legitimate companies but are part of a well- known tactic. Malware analysts strongly advise that computer users avoid interacting in any way with messages like the '800-792-498' pop-ups. Calling the telephone number included in the '800-792-498' pop-ups may expose computer users to known identity theft and hoaxes. These actions are designed to take advantage of inexperienced computer users.

What is the Meaning of the '800-792-498' Pop-Ups and Similar Tactics

The '800-792-498' pop-ups will try to trick you into believing that your computer is severely infected with threats. Although it can be easy to doubt the state of your computer, there is no truth to the contents of the '800-792-498' pop-ups. The main purpose of the '800-792-498' pop-ups is not to alert computer users about any supposed threat problem but, rather, convince inexperienced computer users to hand over their cash. In most cases, the '800-792-498' pop-ups are caused by a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) installed on the affected computer. However, it is also possible that the '800-792-498' pop-ups are being caused by components contained entirely on the websites being visited by the computer user. If the '800-792-498' pop-ups only appear when visiting one website, in particular, this may indicate a problem with that one domain. However, if the '800-792-498' pop-ups appear repeatedly regardless of the content being viewed on the affected computer, then this may indicate the presence of an unwanted component on the user's computer. In both cases, malware researchers recommend the use of a reliable security application that is fully up-to-date to run a full scan of the affected computer and avoid interacting in any way with the '800-792-498' pop-ups or any kind of similar pop-up message.

Common Issues that may be Related to the '800-792-498' Pop-Ups

Although the '800-792-498' pop-ups are part of a known tactic, PUPs linked to the '800-792-498' pop-ups are not considered threatening. Threats tend to be destructive and more difficult to remove. In the case of the '800-792-498' pop-ups, the hoax takes place in the real world, rather than on the user's computer. Computer users that call the '800-792-498' pop-ups number will be answered by individuals that will try to convince them to pay hundreds of dollars for bogus fixes to nonexistent threat problems on their computers. These con artists also may try to convince computer users to disclose information, ranging from their contact data to credit card numbers and other data. In many cases, computer users may be prompted to install a RAT (Remote Access Trojan) on their computers. There are several issues that may be caused by the '800-792-498' pop-ups, including the following:

• PUPs associated with the '800-792-498' pop-ups may cause performance issues on affected computers, such as slow loading times and frequent crashing.
• The '800-792-498' pop-ups will rarely appear by themselves, and may be accompanied by other intrusive pop-up content.
• The '800-792-498' pop-ups may be associated with components that track the computer users' online activities, keeping tabs on the kinds of websites the computer users view, their search history and other data.
• The '800-792-498' pop-ups may be linked to unwanted changes made to the computer's settings. For example, computer users have reported that PUPs associated with the '800-792-498' pop-ups may change the affected Web browser's default search engine and homepage to websites associated with these kinds of PUPs automatically.
• Computer users have reported the appearance of unwanted shortcuts, links and files on their computers that may have been caused by the '800-792-498' pop-ups.