'APPLE SECURITY BREACH' Pop-Up Scam
Intrusive and scary-sounding pop-ups are the main tool in the arsenal of online scammers. They abuse these fraudulent messages to leave potential victims under the impression that their device has been compromised by cybercriminals and that they are at risk of losing their data or having their device disabled. Non-experienced users who encounter these messages may easily be tricked into following the advice that the scammers provide since it is supposed to fix the issue – however, following the guide of the con artists usually results in spending hundreds of dollars on fake services software. This is the exact strategy used by the 'APPLE SECURITY BREACH' Pop-Up Scam, a new type of online con that targets owners of Apple devices.
The 'APPLE SECURITY BREACH' Pop-Up Scam is being spread through online ads, usually hosted on low-quality websites used to distribute adult content, pirated media/software, and other shady files. The message tells users that the system has identified an 'Apple Security Breach' and it has been crashed to prevent loss of data and pictures. It then advises them to call 1-800-711-9001 for further assistance from the Apple Support team. As you can probably guess, this number is not affiliated with Apple in any way, and calling it is not the solution you should try.
The line 1-800-711-9001 is run by the con artists behind the 'APPLE SECURITY BREACH' Pop-Up Scam, and users who call them may receive more fake information about their device's health and security. Typically, the scammers try to convince the victim to:
- Subscribe to unnecessary and fake technical support services.
- Purchase fake software.
- Follow shady links that may introduce malware to their computer.
- Complete payment for services by using a phishing page that tries to steal credit card data.
Needless to say, falling victim to the 'APPLE SECURITY BREACH' Pop-Up Scam may result in major trouble, especially if the scam results in theft of payment information. Remember that neither Microsoft nor Apple use browser-based Pop-Ups for security and privacy notifications. Any website that claims to do so is likely to be fraudulent, and you should not trust it.
