Hey everyone! I was just browsing a website when I suddenly got a scary message claiming my device is 86% corrupted and that I need to download some program to fix it. I'm freaking out a bit because it says I only have 2 minutes left! Could this be a virus? What should I do?
3 Answers
Looks like you're dealing with a common scare tactic rather than an actual virus! That flashy message is just designed to make you panic and download some potentially harmful software. Don't download anything! Instead, I recommend running a good antivirus scan just to be safe. You should be okay if you don't click anything suspicious.
You ever think this could be some prank by your neighbor's kid or someone you know? Just throwing it out there since these kinds of tricks are pretty common. Anyway, definitely don't fall for it and download anything.
Yeah, that's a good point! Sometimes these messages are just harmless attempts to get a laugh.
I wouldn't worry too much about this. It sounds more like an ad or a scam. Just ignore that message and avoid downloading any programs. If you're really concerned, doing a malware scan is always a good idea, but chances are you're fine.
Got it! I'll keep my cool and check for malware instead.
Okay, thanks! So, no downloads then, right?