How to Remove Chrome/Firefox Security Warning Pop-up

Can’t Remove Chrome/Firefox Security Warning pop-ups?

Both Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox have built-in security systems that prevent you from visiting malicious websites. Unfortunately, these systems are not flawless. Also, we must not underestimate the crooks who are quite imaginative. They have found a way to take advantage your browser’s security system. They have created websites that imitate the design of the warning page your browser uses. So, if your browser constantly displays warning pop-ups, don’t blame the software. The problem lies somewhere else. Unfortunately, these pop-ups are a sign that your computer harbors an adware infection. A sneaky ad-generating program has managed to enter your computer without you noticing it. Once on board, the parasite infects all installed browsers. It adds its malicious extension to them and takes full control. To turn you from a visitor into a customer, this pest uses aggressive marketing strategies. It injects numerous advertisements on every website you open, pauses you online videos for commercial breaks and even redirects your web traffic. The adware, however, has no security mechanism. Anyone willing to spend some money can use it to promote. All sorts of crooks do. They use the adware to redirect web traffic to bogus websites. Now you understand why you see the numerous Chrome/Mozilla security warnings. It is just the crooks trying to convince you to call a service center. Don’t do it! It is a trap! Leave the bogus website without interacting with it. The page may contain scripts that prevent you from exiting. If this happens, use your Task Manager to close your browser and start a new session. Bear in mind that these “security warnings” will reappear. To stop them, you must clean your computer. This is exactly what you should do. We have provided a manual removal guide below this article. If you prefer automated solutions, you can also use a trustworthy anti-virus app.

How did I get infected with?

The adware behind the fake Chrome/Firefox security warnings did not materialize by magic. Neither did it hack your computer. This pest is not an ingenious virus.It is a simple application. And just like any other app, it needs your permission to be installed. What it doesn’t need is to ask openly. The adware uses a lot of trickery to steal your approval. It usually hitches a ride with other software. The so-called software bundling technique is the number one cause of adware infections. This method relies on the victims’ carelessness and negligence. Developers often attach extra programs to the payload files of their apps. If you select the Standard/Fast installation, all these extras will be installed automatically. Under the Advanced setup, however, you will be presented with a list of all additional applications that are about to be installed. Examine the list carefully. Deselect all unwanted apps. Bear in mind that you can deselect all extras and still install the program you originally planned to set up. If a description states otherwise, you are probably dealing with a corrupted software copy. Abort the installation if you think that’s the case. Other adware distribution methods you should keep an eye out for are the good old spam attachments, torrents, and fake software updates. Your caution can prevent these techniques from succeeding. So, don’t be lazy. Always do your due diligence.

Why are these ads dangerous?

The Chrome/Firefox security warning pop-ups are extremely annoying. They appear at the most unexpected times and prevent you from using your computer normally. If you want them to disappear, you must remove the program that opens them. The nasty adware that redirects your web traffic should not be tolerated. This parasite is ruining your browsing experience. Yet, it is also jeopardizing your privacy. The parasite collects information about your online activities. It knows which websites you visit, what search inquiries you make, what videos you watch. Even the Incognito mode of your browser cannot hide you from the intruder. On paper, the collected data is used for better ad-targeting. In practice, however, the adware sells access to the information. Anyone you uses the adware as an advertising platform can use the information to target you with customized marketing campaigns. It may not seem too dangerous, yet, a capable advertiser can use it to created tempting ads. Do not underestimate the advertisers. Some of them are criminals who target your wallet. They will do anything to get your money. They will expose you to misleading ads and redirect you to scam websites. If you are extremely unlucky, you may end up on an infected page too. Take the Chrome/Firefox security warning pop-ups as a sign that you should act! Clean your computer before it’s too late!Pop-up

How Can I Remove Chrome/Firefox Security Warning 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 Chrome/Firefox Security Warning 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 Chrome/Firefox Security Warning 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.