'855-791-2391' Pop-Up
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 1 |
| First Seen: | June 1, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | July 12, 2020 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The '855-791-2391' pop-up is part of a technical support tactic. The '855-791-2391' pop-up tactic involves a fake message claiming that the user's computer is severely infected with threats. The message is designed to trick inexperienced computer users so that they will call the telephone number in the '855-791-2391' pop-up. The people that answer the call will try to obtain the computer user's banking and credit card information, as well as additional data. As part of their 'technical support' tactic, they also may try to install a RAT (Remote Access Tool) on the affected computer, which would allow them to access the affected computer from a remote location. The '855-791-2391' pop-up may be caused by a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) present on the affected computer. PUPs are low-level threats that may be highly irritating but not as destructive as high-level threats. The purpose of the '855-791-2391' pop-up is to fool inexperienced computer users in order to generate revenue.
You will not get Real Technical Support Calling 855-791-2391
The '855-791-2391' pop-up advertises a known strategy. There is definitely no veracity to any of the contents of the '855-791-2391' pop-up message. The '855-791-2391' pop-up's fake claims are designed to scare inexperienced computer users in order to make money at their expense. Computer users should ignore the '855-791-2391' pop-up message and avoid following any of this message's instructions. The '855-791-2391' pop-up message will try to convince computer users that a threat is present on their machines. It may include a bogus error message or code. The '855-791-2391' pop-up and similar messages may try to claim that the '855-791-2391' pop-up is associated with a reputable company such as Microsoft or with Windows and that the service advertised in the '855-791-2391' pop-up message is actually legitimate and associated with the computer or operating system manufacturer. This is not one of these situations, and there is absolutely no connection between the '855-791-2391' pop-up and reputable software or PC manufacturers.
Why a Computer Displays the '855-791-2391' Pop-Up
If a computer is displaying the '855-791-2391' pop-up or similar messages, this indicates the presence of a PUP on the affected computer. PUPs may be distributed by bundling them with other software. Computer users may opt out of installing programs like the PUPs linked to '855-791-2391' pop-up. However, these types of installers are specifically designed to trick inexperienced computer users into installing a PUP they do not want, often by using convoluted language or by making the opt-out process difficult or inconvenient to access.
One important piece of information regarding PUPs is that they are not considered threatening. It is common to find sources that refer to the '855-791-2391' pop-up as a virus' or using similar terms. PUPs associated with the '855-791-2391' pop-up are not threats; they are not destructive or attack a computer directly. Rather, these types of PUPs try to lure inexperienced computer users using social engineering. PUPs like those linked to the '855-791-2391' pop-up may cause a wide variety of other problems on affected computers, and the '855-791-2391' pop-up is just one of numerous other symptoms that may appear on an affected computer. PC security analysts have noted the following problems that may be in connection with PUPs linked to the '855-791-2391' pop-up:
- PUPs linked to the '855-791-2391' pop-up may cause system performance issues, such as freezing and slowing down.
- PUPs linked to the '855-791-2391' pop-up may cause Web browser redirects and the appearance of other irritating pop-up messages.
- PUPs associated with the '855-791-2391' pop-up may make changes to the affected computer's settings, including changing the affected Web browser's homepage and search engine.
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