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I was viewing new posts on this site when the following popped up on my computer.

Virus Alert: Backdoor Virus Detected on your Computer!

Please do Not Shut down or reset your computer.

The following data will be compromised if you do so:

- Passwords
- Browser History
- Credit Card Information
- Local Hard Disk Files.

This Virus is well known and mostly distributed though Adult/Porn sites. Commonly used to steal personal and financial information from the infected device. Your device might also be used for performing DDOS attacks by cyber criminals and cause serious harm to other networks and websites. Virus defender has sandboxed your browser and locked your PC in order to prevent any further harm.

Please call Technical Support to rectify the issue and get your PC unlocked. Toll free helpline at 1-(866) 279-3110

I did not fall for it. Did any one else get this?

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJOHNS2654 (Post 1473722)

No but I got a phony survey from Century Link offering "free" offers for partipating.

Been going around for several years. Report the post to the Admins and they can block the url.