WestEndVol
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Later Steelersrie & GG.
Rie, I got the phony Microsoft warning on my last computer. Looked absolutely real. What tipped me off was that it wanted me to BUY malware protection, and blocked me from getting to the internet long enough to load a free package. So I called Microsoft and got step-by-step instructions, to disable it long enough to load a free software package that would kill it.
THIS computer has "ca" security, but the settings must not have been at maximum when I got it. Anyway, the new malware didn't claim to be from Microsoft. It's title was "Security Protection," and it had a little four-color shield at the top. It even pretended to be running a scan. It is EXTREMELY invasive, and you'll probably need help to clean it out. Using "system restore" to reset your computer to an earlier date will not work. If it appears, DO NOT follow its instructions...it will probably steal your identity, run up your credit cards and empty your bank accounts.
I've had that before. It runs a fake scan, then tries to tell you that you have all thes viruses and stuff. Don't trust it and what ever you do, never give it your credit card number. My brother actually clicked on it one time. I hope he learned a lesson.
Rie, I got the phony Microsoft warning on my last computer. Looked absolutely real. What tipped me off was that it wanted me to BUY malware protection, and blocked me from getting to the internet long enough to load a free package. So I called Microsoft and got step-by-step instructions, to disable it long enough to load a free software package that would kill it.
THIS computer has "ca" security, but the settings must not have been at maximum when I got it. Anyway, the new malware didn't claim to be from Microsoft. It's title was "Security Protection," and it had a little four-color shield at the top. It even pretended to be running a scan. It is EXTREMELY invasive, and you'll probably need help to clean it out. Using "system restore" to reset your computer to an earlier date will not work. If it appears, DO NOT follow its instructions...it will probably steal your identity, run up your credit cards and empty your bank accounts.
Later Steelersrie & GG.
my mom clicked on it once when she was in her hospital room down in denver...then she called me up and asked if it was a good idea
Here's an idea. Any person convicted of creating malware should be imprisoned for twenty years...no pardon, probation or early release of any kind.
ANNNND...these individuals, regardless of non-violent or first-offender status, should be placed in MAXIMUM security facilities, and "matched" with very large, genitally-gifted cellmates named Bubba or Jamal.
Whatta ya think? Should I run for office, and make this a plank in my platform?
Here's an idea. Any person convicted of creating malware should be imprisoned for twenty years...no pardon, probation or early release of any kind.
ANNNND...these individuals, regardless of non-violent or first-offender status, should be placed in MAXIMUM security facilities, and "matched" with very large, hygenically-challenged, genitally over-endowed cellmates named Bubba or Jamal.
Whatta ya think? Should I run for office, and make this a plank in my platform?
I downloaded a thing called malware bits. It's free and it scans you computer for any malware. A quick scan takes about 5 minutes but it's worth it. I did a scan on mine and thankfully nothing came up infected.