windows 10 scam

There's a very serious ransomware scam targeting Windows users trying to upgrade to Windows 10. If you click the link, it will download a virus that locks your computer and holds it hostage until you pay up.

This one is particularly dangerous because it's so timely. Right now you might be waiting for your upgrade to Windows 10 as Microsoft gradually rolls out the new version. It's easy to imagine how somebody could fall for this scam if they're not paying attention.

This tricky email appears as if it's from Microsoft. It even uses the address "update@microsoft.com," and the body of the email encourages you to download an attached .zip file to install Windows 10. Do NOT download and install this file.

Microsoft is not emailing customers with the Windows 10 upgrade. That should be your very first clue.

www.komando.com/happening-now/319352/ do-not-fall-for-this-dangerous-windows-10-scam

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Thanks for the tip RS.

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OMG!! I've had that email this morning and clicked to reserve my download.
What can I do now?

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Do not download anything and delete the emails!

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Ok done that thank you Malcolm - but what about the 'reserve' I clicked on? Has it caused a problem for me do you think?

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What happened when you clicked on it ?

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A message came up saying my copy was now reserved and I was in a queue. They would notify me when it was my turn.

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That probably means that they know you are now a good prospect for sending you the virus.
Any more emails you get from them delete them without opening, make sure your anti-virus software is up to date and do a full scan right now !

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Thank you - will do.

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Oh heck - I think I've got a problem.
My Norton isn't working!!