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'Unknown Security Breach' Pop-Ups

Posted: June 21, 2017

The 'Unknown Security Breach' pop-ups are corrupted browser messages, which aim to trick people into thinking that their computers’ security have been breached, and they are at risk of losing valuable information. Pop-ups like these are quite common on the Web nowadays, and their presence may be accompanied by annoying side effects such as being unable to close the pop-up or having difficulties closing the opened tab. These annoyances may be caused by the 'Unknown Security Breach' pop-ups themselves, as their authors implement special scripts whose purpose is to make it harder for the potential victim to leave the page they are using. In addition to being annoying, these changes also might trick some less experienced Internet users into thinking that the security breach is responsible for the difficulties they are facing.

Just like almost every other technical support tactic, the 'Unknown Security Breach' pop-ups also claim to offer users a quick and convenient solution to their computer problems – access to the services of credible support agents. Users who stumble upon the 'Unknown Security Breach' pop-ups might be asked to call 844-346-3716 for further help, but what they might not know is that this phone number is operated by the same people who are behind the annoying pop-ups. Users who choose to get in touch with the con artists might hear more lies regarding their computers’ security and health, and In the end they may be told that to fix all pending issues, they must pay a certain price in exchange for security software, PC optimization applications, or the services of certified support staff. Often, the con artists may ask for hundreds of dollars, and the worst part is that victims who fall for their tricks will not get anything useful in return. In fact, it is not uncommon for these people to offers users to install freeware or Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs).

If you ever come across pop-ups like the 'Unknown Security Breach' pop-ups, then you must remember that Web browser messages are never a reliable source of information regarding your computer’s performance and security. Pop-ups claiming to contain such information are almost certainly fake, and they must be closed to avoid further complications immediately.

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