Every day, you often use web browsers to surf the internet, read news, check email... When you access a web browser, you often see pop-ups quite commonly, especially on untrustworthy websites. These pages are often pages that download cracked software or pirated content, or unofficial content. Usually, pop-ups are designed to contain advertisements or notifications, but they can also include links to download malicious code to steal user information or for other malicious purposes.
Experts from the anti-virus software company McAfee (USA) have warned users not to interact with pop-up windows. Experts recommend that even clicking to decline is not recommended to avoid the risk of being attacked. That means you should ignore these pop-up windows and not do anything related to them for the safest.
Users must pay attention, do not click on the 4 words "Ok, Agree, No or Yes" to avoid the risk of being attacked by malware. (Illustration photo)
4 words you must remember to avoid
There are 4 words you will often see such as OK, Agree, No or Yes on strange websites. When you see these words, absolutely do not click on pop-ups or notifications. Did you know that if you click on these words, it can later trigger the process of downloading spyware in a hidden way without you knowing. You just need to click the X in the corner or completely close the browser when you feel unsafe.
How to turn off secure browsing
According to cybersecurity experts, closing the browser is not as simple as clicking the X in the right corner of the screen. To completely close it, users must activate the Task Manager > End task to close tabs on Windows. On Mac, right-click on the icon under the menu bar and select "Force Quit".
Nowadays, high-tech crimes are increasing. Therefore, you need to be vigilant against these types of scams, because they can install a lot of malware to get personal information, steal account information to steal money... Spyware is extremely dangerous. When these malwares are installed on your phone, they will quickly collect data such as login names and passwords of online services and other personal information for bad purposes, causing great economic damage and affecting your private life.
In addition to avoidance, you should update your software regularly because when the manufacturer releases an updated version, they have the function of patching and fixing vulnerabilities that spyware and malware can exploit.
Remember when you encounter the above 4 words in your web browser, stay away and don't click on them.
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