This Windows update pop-up is a scam

ClickFix is a social engineering ploy that uses tactics like fake error messages, CAPTCHA forms, and command prompts to ...
How-To Geek on MSN

A fake Windows Update screen is fooling Windows users into installing malware

Social engineering attacks are probably still among the most used ways to actually infect a computer or steal someone's data.

ClickFix attack uses fake Windows Update screen to push malware

New ClickFix attack variants have been observed where threat actors trick users with a realistic-looking Windows Update ...
Digital Trends

Whatever you do, don’t click this error if you see it pop up

Hackers have devised a new, deceptive method to trick users into installing a malware named ClickFix, according to cybersecurity firm Proofpoint. The scheme involves enticing users with fake solutions ...
WTEN

Catskill Police warn about Microsoft firewall scam

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Catskill Police Department is warning residents of tech scams that involve fake alerts or error messages on websites. Police said ...
Dallas Morning News

Fake Microsoft support pop-ups will try to trick you — don't fall for it

I'm an IT guy, and I got a call today from a coworker who was trying to set up an account on a website, which is part of her job. When she clicked on a link on the page, she received a pop-up message ...