I just got a full-screen message claiming that there are 18 viruses on my PC, and I'm freaking out because I haven't downloaded much except for a few games from itch.io. I have no idea how to handle this and I can't afford to pay for antivirus software. I've never dealt with something like this before, and I'm really lost. Could anyone give me some advice?
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Sounds like you're dealing with scareware, which is a common trick that tries to make you call a fake support number or install a shady antivirus. If you can, check your browser notifications and disable any that look suspicious. Don't panic, Windows has built-in antivirus capabilities that you can use for free.
I think that's what it was because I saw a notification pop up about installing an antivirus right after I closed the scary screen!