Re: Fake Virus Warning

John wrote:
"Big Al" <BigAl@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:cXFUj.25690$aA1.20545@xxxxxxxxxxx
Yes, There are a lot of things a web site cannot do. Its part of windows security. But once you click a button or link etc you are sorta giving things the right to launch. Like a java script or applet.

I just close the web site.

That might work too - right click the pop-up on the task bar and click Close. The problem with close option is that it sometimes loads another pop-up window. That's why I choose end task.

And if there is a window open after that, then I use the simple x in the upper right corner.

The X button can be part of the pop up image. Inexperienced users can't tell the difference. Also, if we're not paying attention, we may accidentally click that X image instead of the actual X button.


Yes, there is a certain amount of skill needed to step around these 'pranksters'.
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