“This is your video” Facebook “Virus” Scam Removal

Can’t Remove “This is your video” pop-ups?

Did you know that you can download and install malware with just one click? Bear this in mind the next time you receive an unexpected message that contains hyperlinks. One click is the difference between a secure and a compromised device. The crooks know this better than anyone. They have created numerous online scams that lure victims into clicking on corrupted links. The “This is your video” Facebook scam is the newest weapon in their arsenal. The scheme is quite simple. You receive a message that states that you’ve appeared on a video. The alert looks official and legitimate, so you click. It’s hard to resist. Yet, once you do, you get redirected to a bogus website. There, a pop-up message prevents you from leaving the page. It either states that your device lacks an app, or that your software is outdated. If you interact with the pop-up or the page, bad things happen! The message is corrupted! Don’t click on it! Use your Task Manager to close your browser and start a new session. If the messages reappear, scan your device for malware. These strange pop-ups are your clue. They are red flags, warnings that there is something wrong with your computer. The “This is your video” Facebook scam is run through an adware parasite. Somewhere, in the corners of your OS, the nasty parasite lurks. The adware sneaks in unnoticed and wreaks utter havoc. This invader displays misleading adverts. It injects deceptive content on the websites you load. It is also capable of redirecting your web traffic to third-party websites. Thus, numerous crooks use the pest to run their schemes. The “This is your video” Facebook scam is one of many. Do not play with your luck. The adware is too hazardous. Remove it before it lures you into an online trap! The sooner this parasite is gone, the better!

How did I get infected with?

A nasty aware parasite tigers the fake “This is your video” Facebook messages. The question is: how did the adware enter your OS? Well, you installed it! No adware can access your system without your permission. These parasites are not viruses. They are simple applications that need your, the user’s, approval. No permission, no admission! As you can imagine, the crooks have found a way around that rule. They hide the parasites in software bundles and torrents. A corrupted link or a spam email may also deliver the parasite to your system. The thing is, these methods rely on your naivety. They would fail if you do your due diligence. The key to a secure and infection-free computer is caution. Stay away from shady websites. Download your software from reputable sources only. When installing an app, pay close attention to the fine print. Forget about the “Next-Next-Finish” installation strategy. If available, use the advanced setup. Under it, you would be presented with a list of all changes that are about to be made to your system. If extra apps are about to be installed, deselect them. These bonus apps, more often than not, are parasites like the adware behind the “This is your video” Facebook scam. Make sure you know what you are giving the green light to. Read the terms and conditions/end user license agreement. If you cannot spare enough time to read the whole document, scan it with an online EULA analyzer. If you detect anything out of the ordinary, abort the installation.

Why are these ads dangerous?

Do not underestimate the adware behind the “This is your video” Facebook scam. This parasite uses trickery to invade your computer. It slips in unnoticed and takes control of your browser. The parasite manipulates what you see on the screen. It injects various unverified adverts on every web page you load. Dozens of potentially dangerous ads cover your favorite websites. The ads may arise unwarranted expectations at best. At worse, they’ll redirect you to phishing and infected websites. Unfortunately, that is not the end of the stream of bad news. The adware has more functions than you might think. This nasty intruder spies on you. It monitors your every online action. Even the Incognito mode of your browser cannot hide you. The adware analyzes everything! What’s worse, it sells access to the collected data. Numerous crooks use the parasite and its resources to target potential victims. They prepare customized ads and push them on you. They show you what you want to see. But when you click, you end up on bogus web pages. The “This is your video” Facebook scam did not fool you. Yet, another one might get you. Protect yourself! Remove the nasty adware ASAP!

How Can I Remove “This is your video” 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 “This is your video” 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 “This is your video” 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.