Warning - Fake Windows Defender warning

Whilst browsing a what looked like a bona fida Windows Defender warning appeared on full screen, stating I needed to do an immediate scan with link provided, as there were three serious infections on my computer.

I immediately closed all open apps, did scans with Defender and Mbam, both stating clean....did think about doing a print screen prior to closing down, but decided not to take a risk.

I cannot over emphasise how authentic this warning appeared including M$ logo.

They ( hackers) are getting sneakier all the time. Somebody less experienced could easily fall for it.

CountMike said:

They ( hackers) are getting sneakier all the time. Somebody less experienced could easily fall for it.

So true CM….almost fooled me with its identical Defender setup.

dencal said:

So true CM….almost fooled me with its identical Defender setup.

I never trust anything I didn't initialize.

jimbo45 said:

Hi there
why on earth would WD ask you to scan from any URL link -- seems bonkers to me - obvious scam (or worse).

Cheers
jimbo

You know that and I know that but what about the other 99.9% of out in the real world users???

I got that as well and had to use task manager to get rid of it.

This tactic was also performed yesterday by telephone call supposedly from Microsoft that I was infected. I just ignored it.