Is That Pop-Up a Virus? Here’s How to Tell.
Not all pop-ups are dangerous — but some definitely are. Here’s how to tell the difference.
❌ Signs It’s a Fake Virus Warning:
- Claims “you have 500 viruses!”
- Uses flashing red text or loud sounds
- Asks you to pay with gift cards or crypto
- Comes from a website you didn’t open
✅ What to Do:
- Don’t click anything
- Press Ctrl + Alt + Del and close your browser
- Run a full scan using Windows Defender or Malwarebytes
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