Fake Norton Security Scan Removal (Tech Support Scam)

Can’t Remove Norton Security Scan pop-ups?

Your computer is no longer infection-free. How do we know? Because you’ve encountered the Fake Norton Security Scan window. This is a classic representative of a tech support scam and it’s aiming directly at your bank account. You see, hackers constantly keep working on new ways to deceive gullible PC users. Fake Norton Security Scan is one of them. Now, how does the scheme work? First of all, your machine got infected with some adware-type pest. It goes without saying this parasite got installed in complete and utter silence. It then proceeds to cause trouble in silence as well. Do you feel safe knowing a parasite is lurking on your own computer system as we speak? The adware is wreaking havoc in the shadows. Obviously, keeping such a stealthy virus on board would be a terribly reckless thing to do. What is the solution to that? Uninstall this nuisance. The sooner, the better. Immediately after installation, a random browser plugin appears. It is added by the virus to serve its malicious purposes. Once your browsers get compromised, they begin to display the pesky Fake Norton Security Scan window and pop-ups. Remember, none of them could be trusted. You may notice security alerts, various warnings, messages, pop-ups, etc. They have one goal – to trick you into thinking your machine is at risk. However, your machine is fine. Keep that in mind. The Fake Norton Security Scan pop-ups are quite convincing but you must remember that they aren’t trustworthy. Apart from the tricky adware-type virus that causes these alerts, you have nothing to be worried about. Don’t let hackers deceive you. According to the pop-ups, there are “high risk threats on your computer”. These false claims are in no way related to the real Norton Security products by Symantec. They are only related to hackers’ devious plans to steal your money. In order to fix the threats you supposedly “have” on your PC, you have to call for support. The Fake Norton Security Scan alerts obligingly provide a phone number. Stay away from it. You’re dealing with a rogue tech support scam, remember? Calling the number would mean you’ve fallen directly into hackers’ trap. They would try to sell you some bogus (and useless) software or service. Furthermore, by calling the number you might give away some personal data that crooks will use later on. Cyber criminals should never have access to ANY information of yours. You should also never let them extort money from you. To learn how you could easily get rid of these nasty pop-ups, keep on reading.

How did I get infected with?

Do you often install bundled software? This is one of the most popular infiltration methods online. Many people tend to skip important installation steps. Furthermore, almost nobody nowadays takes their time to actually read the Terms and Conditions. As you could imagine, hackers simply cannot skip golden opportunities like these to cause harm. By adding a virus to the freeware or shareware bundle, crooks spread all types of viruses. Some of the most dangerous infections imaginable also travel the Web via bundles. To prevent malware installation, always opt for the Custom or Advanced option in the Setup Wizard. This will allow you to remain in control of the whole process so no intruder could sneak in. Also, check out the End User License Agreement (EULA) or the terms/conditions. You must be aware what you end up accepting, right? You’d have no one to blame but yourself if the machine gets compromised. Watch out for potential threats unless for some reason you’re willing to install malware.

Why are these ads dangerous?

Ignore all the Fake Norton Security Scan pop-ups. Those are incredibly misleading, very problematic and harmful. Giving into panic or anxiety might cost you a heft sum of money. Don’t allow crooks to mess with you. We assume that you don’t want to be supporting hackers’ malicious business. Then don’t believe their bogus security alerts. The minute you encounter Fake Norton Security Scan pop-ups, you have to take action. The adware virus holds some additional risks for your safety while being on board. For example, this pest might attempt to steal your browsing-related data. If you’re especially unfortunate, it will go one step further and collect bank account information. You see, hackers have a rich variety of monetizing platforms online to choose from. They will indeed find a way to make money out of your sensitive data. Long story short, the parasite has to go. To delete it manually, please follow our detailed removal guide which you’ll find down below.

How Can I Remove Norton Security Scan Pop-ups?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

STEP 1: Uninstall suspicious software from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete unknown add-ons from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Norton Security Scan from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall unknown programs from Your Computer

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the any unknown program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

STEP 2 : Remove add-ons and extensions from Chrome, Firefox or IE

Remove from Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools—> Extensions
• Remove any unknown extension by clicking on the little recycle bin
• If you are not able to delete the extension then navigate to C:\Users\”computer name“\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\and review the folders one by one.
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• If you are using the latest chrome version you need to do the following
• go to settings – Add person

• choose a preferred name.

• then go back and remove person 1
• Chrome should be malware free now

Remove from Mozilla Firefox

• Open Firefox
• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable and remove any unknown add on
• Open the Firefox’s Help Menu

• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

Remove from Internet Explorer

• Open IE
• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Go to Toolbars and Extensions
• Disable any suspicious extension.
• If the disable button is gray, you need to go to your Windows Registry and delete the corresponding CLSID
• On the Upper Right Corner of Internet Explorer Click on the Gear Icon.
• Click on Internet options

• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

• Check the “Delete Personal Settings Tab” and then Reset

• Close IE

Permanently Remove Norton Security Scan Leftovers

To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify any registry leftovers or temporary files.