Blaring security alerts that urge you to call a number or download a scanner are bogus, and you can shut them up easily.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Criminals impersonating computer anti-virus programs are using scary tactics to gain access to your information and money. Boston ...

In today’s digital age, it’s not uncommon to be on the receiving end of some unsolicited and potentially malicious online advice. Take, for instance, the concern raised by "Barbara," who reached out ...

We want to warn you about a scam that you may encounter while browsing the web. A McAfee antivirus pop-up suddenly appears on your computer, claiming your device is infected and your McAfee ...

Scams are a dime a dozen on the internet these days. It seems if we drop our guards for even a second, we may become the prey of cybercriminals looking to infect our computers with malware, steal our ...

CHARLOTTE — Maybe it’s happened to you. You’re working on your computer when, all of a sudden, there’s a pop-up. A strange voice then offers to help, but that could be when the real danger starts.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: KFDA NewsChannel10/X. A Central Texas woman saw a pop-up on her computer claiming she had a virus. Police say the ...

News 8 On Your Side has a warning about a scam that has claimed multiple victims in Lancaster County in recent months and cost them thousands of dollars. The scam involves a computer pop-up message.

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — After a New Castle man lost almost $19,000 in a technical support scam, Pennsylvania State Police are advising the public on what to look out for so they can avoid falling victim to ...

Pasadena police are warning against a scam that starts with a pop-up on your computer after a woman gave $150,000. PASADENA, Texas (KTRK) -- Police warn that scammers are tricking seniors with ...