Seeing a strange and alarming pop-up when visiting a website?
When you restart your browser, don't reopen your previous tabs, and don't click the link you visited immediately before you got that virus warning.
If you clicked an ad in a pop-up on a free streaming site, you may want to scan your computer for viruses and malware. We put together a guide on how to remove malware.
Windows
If you're on a Windows computer, follow these instructions to remove any malware that may be causing the pop-up to appear.
Mac
If you're on a Mac, follow these instructions to remove any malware that may be causing the pop-up to appear.
We have more information about these "tech support" scams malware in our Knowledge Base.
Using Free Streaming Sites
If you're seeing this on a free streaming site, keep in mind that these types of websites are notorious for serving malware and opening pop-ups and "pop-unders" along with free TV and movie programming. These ads can be very difficult to block.
AdBlock (like other ad blockers) is not an anti-malware program. It can provides some malware protection by blocking malicious ads, but it can't prevent malware from being installed.