Fake virus alerts are scams designed to make you panic and click on malicious links or download harmful software. Watch out for red flags like poor grammar, weird URLs, flashing warnings, and messages ...

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Fake virus alerts prey on your fear and urgency—but spotting them doesn’t have to be tricky. Thankfully, some straightforward methods make recognizing fake warnings simple, helping you stay calm and ...