Computer Help and Support

Hugh_Lebowski

(33,643 posts)

14. These assholes that make these viruses are particularly crafty ...

Thu Jun 10, 2021, 07:27 PM

Jun 2021

Not sure where the message appeared in this case, but you should always be very wary of any warning that's originating in your browser.

Software that's natively installed on your computer (like anti-virus stuff) will alert you either by a popup from the the operating system (in which case there should be an icon for it in your taskbar) and/or in your notifications list (bottom far right button on taskbar in Windows 10), and NOT within the browser window. ALWAYS be leery of any kind of 'alert' within the browser itself.

Phones I don't know nearly as well ... but android and apple software tends to be more secure generally.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

14 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

How do websites try to get attached/opened on my computer? [View all] LAS14 Jun 2021 OP

Webpages these days (as opposed to 13+ years ago or so) Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #1

Oh... that's a cheerful thought. LAS14 Jun 2021 #13

These assholes that make these viruses are particularly crafty ... Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #14

It's not a website called 'Trojan' canetoad Jun 2021 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author ShazamIam Jun 2021 #3

did you intend to post this as a reply Kali Jun 2021 #4

+1000 MerryHolidays Jun 2021 #5

Thanks for your excessive kindness. ShazamIam Jun 2021 #7

You are so welcome MerryHolidays Jun 2021 #12

Obviously not, obviously I posted onto the wrong tab/article. ShazamIam Jun 2021 #6

my question was intended to inform you Kali Jun 2021 #8

Yes, nice meow, thank you so much. ShazamIam Jun 2021 #9

you are so welcome Kali Jun 2021 #10

Nice that you also have a sense of humor to accompany the meows. ShazamIam Jun 2021 #11