LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Pop-ups are more than an annoyance. These messages are often loaded with malware.
Hackers have found ways to inject malicious software into pop-ups and online ads. Even those encountered on reputable sites are not immune.
One common attack appears as a warning. The pop-up alerts users to a virus and urges them to download anti-virus software. A bogus virus scan begins. When it’s done, users are asked to pay for a full version or to call a helpline to connect with a technical support agent…