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Windows defender security7/19/2023 ![]() Why Am I Getting The Windows Defender Warning? So this makes it a browser-based scam, targeting users randomly irrespective of their operating systems. What’s funny is even Mac/iOS users are getting this: Source: Apple Support You can take note of the font irregularities, sub-par graphics, etc., to tell it apart from a genuine system warning pop-up. However, like most other scams, this isn’t engineered perfectly. Using this as a pretext means the best chances of success for the bad actors. Windows Defender is the native virus protection solution for Windows operating system. Let’s check it out in more depth to see how it works and how to avoid such fake warnings in the future. In this particular mechanism, they create a sense of urgency, telling the users their device is locked and to contact (fake) tech support immediately.Ī pop-up displays a number dialing which takes you through rounds of social engineering until you reveal critical personal information or deposit a support fee upfront. They find interesting ways to dupe (non-tech-savvy) people into doing things they otherwise won’t. And a few scammers seem to be knowing this truth for ages. To scam someone out of their money is never easy. Don’t get scammed by the legit-looking windows defender security warning.
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