#MICROSOFT WINDOWS LICENSE SCAM PC#

He explained that these errors occur in the log files, mostly when computer has not been re-installed for a long period of time and is running lots of programs.

On viewing the tool, Jacoby realized the event viewer showed error messages, but they were not directly caused by an infection. In order to establish the claim, the caller asked Jacoby to check numerous error messages in the Windows Event Manager.

#MICROSOFT WINDOWS LICENSE SCAM PC#

Jacoby received a Microsoft scam call, claiming that his PC showed signs of malware infection. Their prowess to trap people lies not in technical sophistication, rather the attackers relay on their social engineering skills to trick people Р Р†Р вЂљРІР‚Сљ smooth talking and cashing on peopleР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћs fear, says Jacoby. The caller claims to be with Microsoft Р Р†Р вЂљРІР‚Сљ through this statement the caller tries to establish credibility. Kaspersky Lab security researcher, David Jacoby gave seven facts to help the users detect and avoid Microsoft Windows support call scams.

WeР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћve had a report from your Internet service provider of serious virus problems from your computer?Р Р†Р вЂљРЎСљ After establishing the purpose of the call, the caller makes the first move Р Р†Р вЂљРІР‚Сљ offers a free scan, leading to warnings of malware infections and offer technical support Р Р†Р вЂљРІР‚Сљ of course, paid assistance of $250 or more. Have you ever been a victim of scam calls? If not, then prepare yourself to experience the assault of scam calls claiming to be from Microsoft Windows support Р Р†Р вЂљРІР‚Сљ Р Р†Р вЂљРЎС™IР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћm calling from Microsoft.

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