The Microsoft Windows Notification tech support scam that displays a popup that pretends to be a Microsoft notification. This notification will state that your computer is infected and was locked.

Microsoft is rolling out a new tool dubbed "scareware blocker," which uses machine learning and computer vision to identify a very pervasive type of online scam. "Scareware" has blighted the web ...

Microsoft has long been, and still remains, the king of the operating system hill. According to Statista, nearly 70% of computers, tablets and consoles run on Windows, making Microsoft -- and the ...

Once it is downloaded, double-click on the iExplore.exe icon in order to automatically attempt to stop any processes associated with Microsoft Security Alert Tech Support Scam and other malware.

Another computer scam call is also making the rounds. The call claims your credit card is about to be charged $299 to renew a computer protection plan.

Hackers are exploiting the names of trusted companies like Apple and Microsoft to defraud users, especially following new product launches. Using AI technology, these scams become harder to detect ...

In the BBB Scam Tracker reports, victims report that they were already using Windows 10 when they got a call claiming they needed to upgrade. For more information visit the BBB website.

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How To Spot A Tech Support Scam Wahlstrom mentioned several red flags that you can watch for whether you're using a Windows or Mac computer, an iPhone or an Android device. Phone numbers are never ...

The scammers really don't know what kind of computer you're using — they are just guessing. I don't use Windows at my house, but I've received more than a few scam calls telling me Microsoft had ...

Tech-support scams also come in through popup ads, falsely claiming that you have a computer virus or problem. Click and you'll be connected to a company (scammer) who will claim to fix it for you.