Google Security Warning - How to remove

“Google Security Warning” described in this article is actually a fake warning not related to Google at all. It is displayed by means of a hacked website to which the user is redirected unintentionally. Specific PUPs (potentially unwanted programs) take part in such redirections, whereas there are several malicious websites involved in distributing these fake messages.

The investigation regarding the PUPs promoting this fake Google Security Warning alert reveals that these applications often inject computers without the user’s direct consent or permission. Additionally, these shady apps may be involved in tracking web browsing activities and displaying the great multitude of irrelevant online ads.

Deception by fake “Google Security Warning”.

The message quoted in the warning typically indicates certain misleading and very frustrating information, for example, the fact that your system has been infected with the Zeus virus or by the Trojans (because System Activation Key has expired). Additionally, the alert states that your private information, such as logins/passwords, banking information, etc. has been stolen. The notification continues its scary tactics by mentioning that the computer owners need to urgently get in touch with Windows Help desk by means of a specific telephone number (1-877-227-0785) indicated in the message.

The desperate users are told that by calling the above-said toll-free number they will get the help in immediately fixing the issue reported in the alert. Nevertheless, this notification is not related to Microsoft or Google legitimate companies. This is simply the trick used by cyber frauds who try to make people think that their computer is essentially damaged by malware so that they would call and pay for obtaining the help that is not needed. We strongly advise you not to call the number mentioned above, or any other similar shady services. You may simply close your browser or use the Task Manager to end its task, then relaunch it without restoring the previously open windows.

Damage by “Google Security Warning”.

In addition to providing people with frustrating information, the malicious software spreading so-called “Google Security Warning” may additionally collect your personal information in violation of your privacy. For example, the following data may be gathered:

• IP addresses;
• submitted search queries;
• visited URLs;
• previous browsing history.

The danger of the tracking is that the information may be easily shared with third-party companies. Primarily, these are certain advertising companies that attempt to infect as many computers as possible with their adware-type apps to display the ads that would be more relevant, thus encouraging the victims to click on them. However, the investigation also shows that there are cases when the private details are submitted into the hands of cyber frauds who may use your private data in an absolutely illegal way.

Finally, another negativity caused by the PUP promoting fake “Google Security Warning” is its permanent placement of intrusive pop-up ads and their integration with your browser. The ads, however, are not related to the websites you visit. Nevertheless, they are typically placed on top of the main content and prevent you from properly perceiving the important information. Clicking on these ads is strongly not advised since this will produce unwanted browser redirections to the random websites that have the potential of infecting your computer with other malware.

How to remove fake “Google Security Warning”?

It is absolutely certain that you can’t get rid of the scary message without the utter elimination of the adware generating it. First, we recommend you to research your computer manually. Check your available programs and locate the items that do not look familiar. Uninstall them and restart your computer. Additionally, inspect your available browser extensions. Some third-party elements like that may additionally hijack your browser and result in suspicious activity. Finally, do not neglect to scan your device with either Spyhunter to identify the threats that are hidden deep in your system and cannot be visually tracked.

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How to remove Google Security Warning using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like Google Security Warning install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to Google Security Warning . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make Google Security Warning easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.