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13. don't forget malicious software removal tool

Reply to ificandream (Original post)

Mon Mar 18, 2024, 02:42 PM

Mar 2024

With windows; I open the RUN window & type MRT to access the tool & then choose between Quick or full-- full takes a while .. a good scan though. I use maybe once a week or 10/12 days, depending how paranoid i am

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Just got a malicious pop-up from a post on DU that linked to Raw Story [View all] ificandream Mar 2024 OP

I will never knowingly open a raw story link Got cooties from them before. Also they repackage others' work. mahina Mar 2024 #1

Yes , Raw Story is a swamp. FalloutShelter Mar 2024 #2

I wish DU would please, please, please stop pretending that Rawstory was a news source. mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2024 #3

What exactly is 'malicious' about this? elleng Mar 2024 #4

I got one of those fake Windows alerts.... ificandream Mar 2024 #5

I don't know what is a 'fake Window alert,' elleng Mar 2024 #6

I don't stay long when I go to Raw Story gab13by13 Mar 2024 #7

"... they have the latest breaking news ..." mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2024 #9

That's why claudette Mar 2024 #8

I think some sources you can click on without too much worry ... and then there are others, like Raw Story ... ificandream Mar 2024 #10

I'm still claudette Mar 2024 #14

It's not safe to browse the Internet without an ad blocker. ItsjustMe Mar 2024 #11

I have one, too, plus the browser (Edge) is supposed to do that, too, but neither did. ificandream Mar 2024 #12

don't forget malicious software removal tool DoBW Mar 2024 #13

I am guessing from an ad. usonian Mar 2024 #15

Just saw another poster say they got fake virus alerts from Raw Story. ificandream Mar 2024 #16