'Your computer is infected with a dangerous virus' Pop-Ups

The 'Your computer is infected with a dangerous virus' pop-ups are part of a scam that tries to scare users into downloading a promoted software product or buying a subscription for a security solution. The two main goals of the scammers proliferating this scheme are to spread dubious apps or earn illegal commission fees by taking users to legitimate security solutions.

When dealing with seemingly urgent and alarming messages, it is important to stay calm. Remember that no website, no matter its claims that it has detected one or more dangerous malware threats, is actually capable of running a scan on its own. As such, all of the scary-sounding messages should be approached with heavy skepticism and regarded as completely fake. Users should also never click on the conveniently provided download buttons as there is no guarantee that the delivered app is fully safe.

In most cases, these types of scam websites and pop-ups rely on users to unknowingly download adware, browser hijackers, or other types of intrusive PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs). In fact, the reason for encountering the
'Your computer is infected with a dangerous virus' pop-ups in the first place could be exactly such an adware or browser hijacker that has already managed to enter the user's computer system or device.

In the second option, the deceptive pop-ups will lead to actual products. Users, however, should keep in mind that the companies developing and releasing the products have no connection with the scammers and would not resort to such underhanded and manipulative means to promote their own products.