pop-up ads that warn you of a virus and trying to peddle anti-virus software is a particularly sneaky way to trick you into downloading malware. In general, these types of pop-ups tend to infiltrate less popular sites, such as those that provide pornography or illegal downloads. But yesterday, NYTimes.com was the victim of this classic hack. New York Times drives were up against these pop-up boxes, the Times believes were caused by unauthorized advertising. Readers who encounter the virus warning and announces security software are encouraged to quit and restart their browser immediately, but some users say they are redirected to external websites without having clicked on the pop-up box.
Be on the lookout for these types of pop-up windows, even on reputable sites. Certainly, do not click on them. boxes random pop-ups are not the place to find Internet security software, anyway. If you are looking for a trusted security software, you can find useful information by reading our reviews and comparison chart.