Remove Important Security Alert! POP-UP Scam from PC

Simple steps to delete Important Security Alert! POP-UP Scam

Important Security Alert! POP-UP Scam is a rogue websites. It shows pop-up that contains scary note in order to claims that users computer has been infected with a virus and to prevent further damage you should contact them through provided number. Typically, this type of websites endorses are non-operational and fake. Users notice such pages when they have some potentially unwanted applications inside their PC.

Additionally, Important Security Alert! POP-UP Scam displays pop-up which states that it has detected some virus which may cause various problems like browsing history, loss of passwords, some sensitive information and files stored on the hard-disk. It is designed in such a way in order to deceive visitors into believing that they are unable to access the computer if they will ignore this warning.

In other words, scammers behind this trick user into thinking that they can remove the virus by using customer service representatives. It is strongly advised not to call on the provided number (0808-143-3686). Further, this page is designed to look like some official Microsoft page but in reality actual Microsoft Company has nothing to do with it. In reality, all such claims made by them are fake.

Scammers behind technical support scams try to trick people who contact them to pay money for unnecessary services. In some cases, they ask users to give remote access to their device in order to install malware, steal personal as well as sensitive information or used for other malicious purposes. In one way or another, it is advised not to trust on such pages or enter any personal information on them.

Additionally, such pages are also designed not only to open unreliable pages but also collect browsing data and other information including IP addresses, websites of visited pages, geo-locations and so on which could be shared with third parties by the developers who misuse it to generate revenue. Thus, this could lead problem with browsing safety, online privacy and other issues.

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Important Security Alert!

Virus intrusions detected on you computer.Your personal
data and system files may be at serious risk.All system
resources are halted to prevent any damage.Please call
customer service immediately : 0808-143-3686 to report
these threats now.

 

Windows was blocked die to suspicious activity

 

The following information may be lost:
1. Passwords
2. Browsing history
3. Sensitive information (CC Details)
4. Files on the hard disk

 

Do not ignore this critical warning. Closing this page will
disable your computer access to prevent further damage
to your network

Call Now : 0808-143-3686

How did PUAs install on my PC?

Since the malware like Important Security Alert! POP-UP Scam mostly gets installed on the targeted computer without seeking any permission in prior, the victims or PC users are recommended to be cautious every time when they use  their PC for browsing purposes. They might end up interacting with some specific pages or sources which offers a number of beneficial contents free of cost but some of  them also include malware codes as well. so, in case, if you are willing not face off problems its very necessary to avoid maximum of such interactions which can be risky while connected to the internet. In addition, you should always check custom or advanced installation mode which installing some freebies as they often contain extra offer which appears to be hidden in normal installation mode and the PUPs may get installed in the machine easily.

How to prevent intruding unwanted apps?

It is advised to always check custom  or advanced settings of any installation setup and see if they mention any offers to download or install additional or unwanted software. Programs and files should not be downloaded from unofficial websites, peer to peer networks, third party downloader/installer etc. It should only be downloaded by using official pages and direct links. Avoid clicking on ads especially if they are displayed on dubious pages related to adult dating, gambling and so on. Once clicked, they redirect you to harmful websites or cause unwanted downloads and installations. If your computer is infected with PUAs (Important Security Alert! POP-UP Scam), then we recommend you to use some reliable removal tool or follow step by step removal instructions.

Quick Glance

Name: Important Security Alert! POP-UP Scam

Type: Phishing, scam, social engineering, PUP

Fake claims: Windows operating system is infected with a virus

Symptoms: Your computer may start to experience slowdowns in performance, display fake error messages, fake system warnings, and pop-up errors.  

Distribution Method: rogue online pop-up ads, compromised websites, suspicious links, potentially unwanted applications and so on.

Damage: Internet browser tracking possibly privacy issues, loss of sensitive private information, display of unwanted ads and redirect to dubious websites.

Removal: In order to remove Important Security Alert! POP-UP Scam, go through given below removal guidelines or you can use reliable antivirus tool.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Important Note: This malware asks you to enable the web browser notifications. So, before you go the manual removal process, execute these steps.

Google Chrome (PC)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the Menu button
• Select “Settings”. Scroll the mouse downward to choose “Advanced” option
• Go to “Privacy and Security” section by scrolling downward and then select “Content settings” and then “Notification” option
• Find each suspicious URLs and click on three dots on the right side and choose “Block” or “Remove” option

Google Chrome (Android)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the menu button and then click on “Settings”
• Scroll down further to click on “site settings” and then press on “notifications” option
• In the newly opened window, choose each suspicious URLs one by one
• In the permission section, select “notification” and “Off” the toggle button

Mozilla Firefox

• On the right corner of the screen, you will notice three dots which is the “Menu” button
• Select “Options” and choose “Privacy and Security” in the toolbar present in the left side of the screen
• Slowly scroll down and go to “Permission” section then choose “Settings” option next to “Notifications”
• In the newly opened window, select all the suspicious URLs. Click on the drop-down menu and select “Block”

Internet Explorer

• In the Internet Explorer window, select the Gear button present on the right corner
• Choose “Internet Options”
• Select “Privacy” tab and then “Settings” under the “Pop-up Blocker” section
• Select all the suspicious URLs one by one and click on the “Remove” option

Microsoft Edge

• Open the Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots on the right corner of the screen to open the menu
• Scroll down and select “Settings”
• Scroll down further to choose “view advanced settings”
• In the “Website Permission” option, click on “Manage” option
• Click on switch under every suspicious URL

Safari (Mac):

• On the upper right side corner, click on “Safari” and then select “Preferences”
• Go to “website” tab and then choose “Notification” section on the left pane
• Search for the suspicious URLs and choose “Deny” option for each one of them

Manual Steps to Remove Important Security Alert! POP-UP Scam:

Remove the related items of Important Security Alert! POP-UP Scam using Control-Panel

Windows 7 Users

Click “Start” (the windows logo at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen), select “Control Panel”. Locate the “Programs” and then followed by clicking on “Uninstall Program”

Windows XP Users

Click “Start” and then choose “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”. Search and click on “Add or Remove Program’ option

Windows 10 and 8 Users:

Go to the lower left corner of the screen and right-click. In the “Quick Access” menu, choose “Control Panel”. In the newly opened window, choose “Program and Features”

Mac OSX Users

Click on “Finder” option. Choose “Application” in the newly opened screen. In the “Application” folder, drag the app to “Trash”. Right click on the Trash icon and then click on “Empty Trash”.

In the uninstall programs window, search for the PUAs. Choose all the unwanted and suspicious entries and click on “Uninstall” or “Remove”.

After you uninstall all the potentially unwanted program causing Important Security Alert! POP-UP Scam issues, scan your computer with an anti-malware tool for any remaining PUPs and PUAs or possible malware infection. To scan the PC, use the recommended the anti-malware tool.

How to Remove Adware (Important Security Alert! POP-UP Scam) from Internet Browsers

Delete malicious add-ons and extensions from IE

Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of Internet Explorer. Select “Manage Add-ons”. Search for any recently installed plug-ins or add-ons and click on “Remove”.

Additional Option

If you still face issues related to Important Security Alert! POP-UP Scam removal, you can reset the Internet Explorer to its default setting.

Windows XP users: Press on “Start” and click “Run”. In the newly opened window, type “inetcpl.cpl” and click on the “Advanced” tab and then press on “Reset”.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users: Press the Windows logo, type inetcpl.cpl in the start search box and press enter.  In the newly opened window, click on the “Advanced Tab” followed by “Reset” button.

For Windows 8 Users: Open IE and click on the “gear” icon. Choose “Internet Options”

Select the “Advanced” tab in the newly opened window

Press on “Reset” option

You have to press on the “Reset” button again to confirm that you really want to reset the IE

Remove Doubtful and Harmful Extension from Google Chrome

Go to menu of Google Chrome by pressing on three vertical dots and select on “More tools” and then “Extensions”. You can search for all the recently installed add-ons and remove all of them.

Optional Method

If the problems related to Important Security Alert! POP-UP Scam still persists or you face any issue in removing, then it is advised that your reset the Google Chrome browse settings. Go to three dotted points at the top right corner and choose “Settings”. Scroll down bottom and click on “Advanced”.

At the bottom, notice the “Reset” option and click on it.

In the next opened window, confirm that you want to reset the Google Chrome settings by click on the “Reset” button.

Remove Important Security Alert! POP-UP Scam plugins (including all other doubtful plug-ins) from Firefox Mozilla

Open the Firefox menu and select “Add-ons”. Click “Extensions”.  Select all the recently installed browser plug-ins.

Optional Method

If you face problems in Important Security Alert! POP-UP Scam removal then you have the option to rese the settings of Mozilla Firefox.

Open the browser (Mozilla Firefox) and click on the “menu” and then click on “Help”.

Choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the newly opened pop-up window, click “Refresh Firefox” button

The next step is to confirm that really want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to its default by clicking on “Refresh Firefox” button.

Remove Malicious Extension from Safari

Open the Safari and go to its “Menu” and select “Preferences”.

Click on the “Extension” and select all the recently installed “Extensions” and then click on “Uninstall”.

Optional Method

Open the “Safari” and go menu. In the drop-down menu, choose “Clear History and Website Data”.

In the newly opened window, select “All History” and then press on “Clear History” option.

Delete Important Security Alert! POP-UP Scam (malicious add-ons) from Microsoft Edge

Open Microsoft Edge and go to three horizontal dot icons at the top right corner of the browser. Select all the recently installed extensions and right click on the mouse to “uninstall”

Optional Method

Open the browser (Microsoft Edge) and select “Settings”

Next steps is to click on “Choose what to clear” button

Click on “show more” and then select everything and then press on “Clear” button.

Conclusion

In most cases, the PUPs and adware gets inside the marked PC through unsafe freeware downloads. It is advised that you should only choose developers website only while downloading any kind of free applications.  Choose custom or advanced installation process so that you can trace the additional PUPs listed for installation along with the main program.