I was doing a quiz on Facebook and in the middle of it this obnoxious page with sound popped up saying I had the Zeus Virus and to call the number on the page for removal. I didn't call, but I'm concerned I have this virus--even though I ran scans and Webroot didn't pick anything up as a threat.
How can I double check that I do not have the Zeus Virus.
Thanks
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See Threat Researcher DanP's post here:
https://community.webroot.com/t5/Techie/frozen-window-saying-zeus-infected-dont-turn-off-comp-turned-off/m-p/263703#M11455
Do NOT call the number!
https://community.webroot.com/t5/Techie/frozen-window-saying-zeus-infected-dont-turn-off-comp-turned-off/m-p/263703#M11455
Do NOT call the number!
^ follow this advice.
Also the concept of "don't automatically beleive what you read on the internet" is never more true than on BS popups like this.
Scammers. They pray on the unquestioning.
Always question. And never call the phone number on a popup. Ever.
Seriously.
Never.
Ever.
Also the concept of "don't automatically beleive what you read on the internet" is never more true than on BS popups like this.
Scammers. They pray on the unquestioning.
Always question. And never call the phone number on a popup. Ever.
Seriously.
Never.
Ever.
Also if I may add, it is a little bit unwise to do those quizzes as it is just another way to get personal info from you, either directly from you OR via your FB account.
Here are just 2 articles which will hopefully give you and others food for thought:
Facebook quizzes: What happens to your data?
Stop doing quizzes on Facebook if you place any value on your privacy
Here are just 2 articles which will hopefully give you and others food for thought:
Facebook quizzes: What happens to your data?
Stop doing quizzes on Facebook if you place any value on your privacy
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