Thursday, 9 May 2024

Revealed: How to beat the 'Windows Defender' scam

Scammers are using fake Windows Defender pop-up messages to convince PC users to hand over hundreds of pounds.

In reality, however, these warnings are completely false and have nothing to do with Microsoft. They are caused by trojan malware that can delete, block, modify, leak or copy data. But your device isn't affected by this trojan – it's simply a window trying to convince you to call the number on-screen.

Our tech support experts explain how to protect your PC and remove these pop-ups for good.

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Source: Which? (27 Apr 2024)

Five scam trends for 2025

From deepfakes and copycat websites to fake QR codes, fraudsters are always utilising the latest trends and technology to make their scams m...