'Your Computer Has Adware / Spyware Virus' Pop-Up

The objective of the 'Your computer has adware/spyware virus' pop-up is to induce you into downloading a Potentially Unwanted Program or falling for known online misleading tactics. The 'Your computer has adware/spyware virus' pop-up may include a telephone number which, if you call, will try to convince you to sign up for questionable services. The 'Your computer has adware/spyware virus' pop-up has also been associated with tactics that try to obtain access to information that may include online passwords and financial login information. If the 'Your computer has adware/spyware virus' pop-up appears when you are navigating the Internet, a PUP may be present on your computer. If this is the case, PC security analysts strongly advise removing any unknown Web browser add-ons or plug-ins immediately and scanning your computer for unwanted components using an anti-malware program.

The 'Your computer has adware/spyware virus' Pop-Up is Another Fake Warning Message

The 'Your computer has adware/spyware virus' pop-up may be associated with Web browser add-ons designed to profit at your expense. These types of add-ons that may be considered PUPs, may be distributed by bundling them with legitimate software, in many cases freeware distributed on questionable online platforms. The main point of PUPs associated with the 'Your computer has adware/spyware virus' pop-up is to profit at your expense by using advertising revenue and from signing you up for services. This is why you should pay careful attention when installing any new software and take steps to remove any PUPs infecting your computer if the 'Your computer has adware/spyware virus' pop-up repeatedly appears while you browse the Internet. Below you will find a transcription of the 'Your computer has adware/spyware virus' pop-up:

Your computer has adware / spyware virus
What to do:
Call 877-649-9499 immediately for assistance on how to remove the virus (…)
Data exposed to risk:
1. Your credit card details and banking information
2. Your e-mail passwords and other account passwords (…)

There are many hoaxes similar to the 'Your computer has adware/spyware virus' pop-up, and messages similar but not identical to the above may also appear on affected PCs.