One of the MSN ads is generating spyware/adware pop-up
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If you can't close your browser in a normal way: Open Task Manager (press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard) and in the tab Processes end all browser processes. Make sure to not restore the browser session.
A good ad blocker should prevent these fake warnings/alerts. Tracking blockers help too.
I use Firefox and have the free extensions uBlock Origin and Ghostery.
You might want to read:
How to tighten security and increase privacy on your browser - Malwarebytes Labs | Malwarebytes Labs
and
Beware of Phony Tech Support Scams
which- explains various methods how to get out of those fake alerts
- includes Resources to protect your browser, privacy & help prevent browser pop-up ads and scams
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Some time ago
RodrigoLode(MSFT) from the Microsoft MSN Engineering team looked into all those fake pop-ups. See the thread here.
Nothing really came out of it. You still might want to report those pop ups directly in MSN by clicking on the small Feedback thing, see screenshot:
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Smeed.
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Last updated February 15, 2023 Views 800 Applies to: