google security ad

[JB_Iowa]

I keep running into this google security ad that says I have 13 viruses. I've run antivirus and it comes back clean but this ad keeps showing up on my Amazon Fire and then I have to open a new browser window to get back to TD. Anybody else running into this ad?

[Squirrel]

I had it once and ignored it. I'm guessing it's not legit, but who knows? But as a rule, I just tend to ignore those things.

[JB_Iowa]

I keep ignoring but it keeps popping up. Just now it was on some site called paulblair.

[Craig Arko]

You might want to clear out the browser cache and cookies and see if that helps at all.

[jimbo92107]

Sounds like browser malware. Try running the Eset scanner and Malwarebytes.

 

http://download.eset.com/special/eos/esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe

 

https://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/

 

Each launches locally on your pc, loads the latest detections before scanning. They've detected stuff that goes right through Defender, including lots of trojans and malware. I run them both at least once a week.

[JB_Iowa]

Thanks for the suggestions. Trying them now.

[Craig Arko]

Second the vote for malwarebytes. Definite best of breed.

[formerly33]

Yeah, I'd say malware. That's a huge one for scammers to play off of. You have me a bit scared - you didn't click the link in the ad, did you?

 

Seriously ... if your computer has 13 viruses, it's definitely got some sort of immune disorder and you should schedule a doctors appointment at once.

 

Or ... not seriously.

[diehardtwinsfan]

 

Sounds like browser malware. Try running the Eset scanner and Malwarebytes.

 

http://download.eset.com/special/eos/esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe

 

https://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/

 

Each launches locally on your pc, loads the latest detections before scanning. They've detected stuff that goes right through Defender, including lots of trojans and malware. I run them both at least once a week.

 

 

This.  As someone who works in this industry, I can attest to it.  Most of those security ads are fakes, some go as far as to hijack your system and attempt to collect a fee (never pay it) to release them.  Your standard AV will typically catch about 75% of the viruses out there.  A tool like Malwarebytes will take care of the rest. 

[JB_Iowa]

I get malware bytes to download but I can't get it to install.

[stringer bell]

 

I get malware bytes to download but I can't get it to install.

I am at the same spot.

[JB_Iowa]

I went to the Amazon app store and downloaded malware bytes and installed. Ran a scan and didn't find any malware.

 

Then I looked at paulblair.com and it has links for sports jerseys etc. That is where the Google security advisory is originating.

 

I think the ball is in Brock's court.

[JB_Iowa]

I just now got the same thing for something called paulgrenwood.com

 

I only get this on TD.

[JB_Iowa]

I found an ad blocker for kindle that seems to work. Sorry, owners, but that google security ad was throwing me out of every thread.