Fake Error Messages
Fake warning messages (sometimes referred to as fake error messages or fake security alerts), are deceptive notifications that usually appear in the form of pop-ups and/or a web page. These fake error messages are known to be associated with fraudulent security software such as rogue anti-spyware and rogue anti-virus applications.
Fake warning messages often pose as legitimate Windows alerts, stating that your computer is infected with malware, in order to intimidate you into performing a hasty download of a rogue anti-spyware program. Even attempting to close these fake warning messages may result in numerous others taking its place, or end up redirecting you to a rogue website, where a fake anti-spyware application may be automatically downloaded.
Fake error messages are used by many malware creators in an attempt to trick you into downloading potentially harmful programs.
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There are currently 280 articles listed on fake error messages.
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"Enter Windows registration key to unblock" Tech Support Scam
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May 10, 2019 |
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"HalfLemon Pop-up Alert"
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September 25, 2009 |
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"Harmful software detected" Pop-up
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June 23, 2009 |
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"Home Antivirus 33 Unwanted Files" pop-up
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July 22, 2009 |
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"INFILTRATION ALERT" Win32/Nuqel.E
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April 2, 2010 |
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"Internet attack attempt detected"
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July 28, 2009 |
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"McAfee Has Blocked Your Windows" Support Scam
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April 5, 2019 |
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"Presto Tuneup System Alert"
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May 26, 2009 |
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"Protection System Security" Alert
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June 17, 2009 |
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"Remote Attack Alert"
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July 27, 2009 |
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"Spyware Activity Alert" Popup
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June 30, 2009 |
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"svchost.exe has encountered a problem"
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July 28, 2009 |
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"System is vulnerable to attacks"
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August 31, 2009 |
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"System Security Firewall" Alert
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June 15, 2009 |
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"Testversion" popup
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June 3, 2009 |
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"This is a VIRUS. Your computer is blocked" Tech Support Scam
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May 10, 2019 |
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"Tip of the Day" Popup
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March 8, 2009 |
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"Virus Support Alert" Scam
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May 10, 2019 |
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"Warning! Running trial version!" Popup
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August 3, 2009 |
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"WinPC Antivirus Firewall Warning"
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May 27, 2009 |
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"Your system is infected!" popup
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July 27, 2009 |
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$1000 Walmart Gift Card Winner Fake Pop-Up
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January 24, 2012 |
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Ad.adserverplus.com Pop-Up
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May 7, 2013 |
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Advanced Virus Remover System Warning
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June 3, 2009 |
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Adware.Component.Toolbars
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