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2. MS Antivirus (malware) - Wikipedia

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   MS Antivirus will also occasionally display fake pop-up alerts on an infected computer. These alerts pretend to be a detection of an attack on that computer and the alert prompts the user to activate or purchase the software in order to stop the attack.

3. Inappropriate advertising on AOL

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   Always keep your Microsoft Windows operating system up to date and ensure that the latest security updates are installed using the Windows Update utility. Use antivirus software to protect your computer from viruses and other malware and always keep your antivirus definitions and databases up-to-date.

4. Technical support scam - Wikipedia

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   Legal action has been taken against some companies carrying out technical support scams. [56] In December 2014, Microsoft filed a lawsuit against a California-based company operating such scams for "misusing Microsoft's name and trademarks" and "creating security issues for victims by gaining access to their computers and installing malicious ...

5. Virus hoax - Wikipedia

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   A computer virus hoax is a message warning the recipients of a non-existent computer virus threat. The message is usually a chain e-mail that tells the recipients to forward it to everyone they know, but it can also be in the form of a pop-up window. [1] [2]

6. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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   • Don't use internet search engines to find AOL contact info, as they may lead you to malicious websites and support scams. Always go directly to AOL Help Central for legitimate AOL customer support. • Never click suspicious-looking links. Hover over hyperlinks with your cursor to preview the destination URL.

7. Why do I have so many pop up ads? Your computer could ... - AOL

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   Pop-up ads constantly warning you that “your system is infected with a virus or malware”—and that their service will save you A pop-up ad like this can seem scary. Resist clicking.