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ese types of browser-based “virus” alerts are scams. Credit The New York Times


Escaping the Scareware Alert

Escaping the Scareware Alert

New York – Q. I sometimes get obviously fake virus alerts invading my desktop browser, but the only option to make the box go away is to click the O.K. button — which I am afraid to do. Where do these things come from, and is there an easier way to get out of...