Remove “Your Data Is At A Serious Risk” Fake Alerts (Microsoft Scam)

Can’t Remove Your Data Is At A Serious Risk pop-ups?

As you could imagine, the “Your Data Is At A Serious Risk” pop-ups are a sign of trouble. These fake messages appear when your machine is infected. Hence, you’re stuck with a cyber parasite which is causing the pop-ups. The sooner you locate and remove the intruder, the better. Take immediate measures to regain control over your computer. If you hesitate, things might go from bad to terrible in the blink of an eye. What’s currently harassing you is some sneaky Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP). This infection brings along the “Your Data Is At A Serious Risk” fake messages. It is key for your further safety to remember these pop-ups are all bogus. They get generated by a cyber infection which means they are dangerous by default. After all, hackers aren’t going to take care of your online experience. On the other hand, crooks are more than willing to steal your money by lying to your face. You’ve been involved in a classic attempt for a cyber scam. How does the scheme work? Your PC gets infected behind your back so you remain oblivious to the parasite’s presence. Once that is complete, the PUP starts causing fake pop-ups. You see, hackers rely on the fact you’d trust their bogus threats and empty promises. Eventually, this is how you’d get scammed. Make sure you remain calm even if these alerts seem legitimate. They are not. The only reason you’re seeing them has nothing to do with your data. It has a lot to do with the profit hackers gain by involving you in their fraud. According to the pop-ups, you’ve installed a virus called Debby. In reality, there is no Debby on your computer. There is only one tricky, misleading PUP. Forget about the non-existent malware hackers scare you with and be careful. The alerts also contain a phone number which is supposed to contact you with technicians. It goes without saying dialing this number isn’t going to provide tech support. It is only going to contact you with the PUP’s developers so they could scam you.

How did I get infected with?

The PUP might have gotten installed via a program bundle. Many people download such software bundles off of the Internet. What most of them fail to do, though, is to read the Terms and Conditions. Reading those isn’t a particularly fun or exciting activity but it will protect your device from malware. If you often install freeware or shareware bundles, keep in mind those could be dangerous. All that hackers need to do is attach a single infection to the safe programs in there. Rushing and skipping installation steps allows the virus to get installed. Voila, you have an infection on your device. Preventing malware infiltration might be time-consuming but having to delete viruses is much worse. Hence, put your safety first and pay attention to the programs you agree to download. Be careful so you don’t have to deal with malware later on. Opting for the Custom or Advanced option in the Setup Wizard is a must. Take your time and keep an eye out for potential intruders. You certainly aren’t going to regret it as caution always pays off. Last but not least, stay away from unverified websites and only download legitimate programs. It is your responsibility to outwit hackers every time you browse the Internet. Do not let them cause you harm.

Why are these ads dangerous?

Unlike many infections that use subtle ways to steal your money, this program is pretty straightforward. It aims directly at your bank account and uses deceit to trick you into paying. As mentioned, all pop-ups generated by this pest are bogus. They constantly warm you about fictional, fake infections solely to get you to panic. If you do believe the alerts, you may fall victim to the scam. Restrain yourself from dialing any number these pop-ups may provide. Hackers take advantage of your worry and anxiety in order to gain revenue. The question is, why would you trust random pop-ups that force a certain number on you? These messages claim the condition of your PC system is critical. Needless to say, it is not. Be careful not to let this rogue program fool you into paying for some useless anti-malware program/service. Get rid of the parasite as soon as possible. You will find our detailed manual removal guide down below.

How Can I Remove Your Data Is At A Serious Risk 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 Your Data Is At A Serious Risk 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 Your Data Is At A Serious Risk 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.