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I received a Microsoft Critical Error Message about 5 minutes after uninstalling Kaperskey Internet Security .

It states someone is trying to get my personal bank info, etc . It looks like a scam . I did not reply or call the number .

Is there any chance this is linked to the Kaperskey that was just removed or just weird timing ?
 
Nope, but you probably clicked on something you shouldn't have. Perhaps something that Kaspersky had been protecting you from.
 
malwarebytes and avira free are good options. However, I'm going to assume you deleted Kaspersky, because you have another protection suite you prefer, right?
 
Originally Posted By: sleepery
I received a Microsoft Critical Error Message about 5 minutes after uninstalling Kaperskey Internet Security .

It states someone is trying to get my personal bank info, etc . It looks like a scam . I did not reply or call the number .

Is there any chance this is linked to the Kaperskey that was just removed or just weird timing ?


I got the same thing after uninstalling free Baidu Antivirus. I disregarded it and installed free Adaware Antivirus. My desktop is fine, now three days later. So is my banking.

This Adaware Free is noticeably faster than what I originally had last month (Avira Free). I uninstalled Baidu right away after uninstalling Avira,, due to getting a blank, blue screen on my desktop after installation. I guess Baidu was not compatible with my Dell system.

I will never install Avira again. It works great for about a month, then slows my computer surfing down noticeably afterwards..... and that's the bare-bones version with none of their free promotional downloads or Firefox Add-On's included. Loading all that garbage makes it even slower.
 
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Prior to the uninstall I did a full scan and it found no issues . It was the end of a free trial . I was thinking of Avast but I will check out the ones mentioned . Thanks .
 
I will not do any online shopping or bill paying until I install a new antivirus . I am not sure using Defender is safe enough .
 
Originally Posted By: sleepery
I will not do any online shopping or bill paying until I install a new antivirus . I am not sure using Defender is safe enough .


Defender under Win 10 is good enough for me. That and ublock and Ghostery in Chrome. Also practicing safe surfing helps too.
 
I had that same message last summer. I ran a scan with Super anti Spyware (free)and it was what is known as a (pup) potentially unwanted program. Super Anti Spyware found it and got rid of it. On that machine I was running Norton antivirus, on our mainfamily pc we have ran Avast forever and never ever had that type of thing happen. Dumped the Norton and went with Avast. A free quick scan with Superantispyware or Malware bytes will likely get rid of it.. it did in my case. Both free and they scan in about 5 minutes. You can always use a sandbox for another layer of online banking encryption several that are free.I like sandboxie or avast safezone.
 
Originally Posted By: Reddy45
Originally Posted By: 28oz
Originally Posted By: 2004tdigls
Originally Posted By: 28oz
You had Kasperskey installed? Wipe the drive.


a less radical solution would be to use the removal tool first

https://support.kaspersky.com/common/service.aspx?el=1464


Sometimes a radical solution is best. Wipe the drive.


Pointless fearmongering.


I work under DoD in Cyber Security with a TS/SCI clearance. Please explain to me what I'm fearmongering about? I gave my honest opinion to the OP. If Kasperskey touched anything of mine, I would, without hesitation, wipe the drive.
 
I never run an antivirus, I will run Eset online scanner once in a while, and avoid scetchy activities, like porn, warez, etc, and the only viruses I ever got was the ones deliberately installed (cracked apps).
This, and no updates lets my computers run error free, and at peak performance for years without the need for a re install of OS.
Really though, antivirus stuff is a joke. Just backup important things, and let the mother burn. When it acts up, wipe fresh and go again. I have yet to wipe a computer for any issues though, so be smart and don't worry.
 
Originally Posted By: sleepery
I received a Microsoft Critical Error Message about 5 minutes after uninstalling Kaperskey Internet Security .

It states someone is trying to get my personal bank info, etc . It looks like a scam . I did not reply or call the number .

Is there any chance this is linked to the Kaperskey that was just removed or just weird timing ?


You did good.
ANY time you get ANY type of security message, dont click on anything, dont call anything. In fact if there is a number to call that is one sure way to know its a scam! :eek:)

Best thing to do when ANY security thing happens is simply do a stone cold shut down of the computer.

Dont touch the mouse or touchpad, just go to the power button and hold it in until the system powers down. This gets you away from any malicious website or computer hijack.

Once everything is back to normal, simply do a free WINDOWS 10 Defender full security scan from your system settings. No reason now adays to run anti virus software, simply allow Windows Defender to do it.
 
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Originally Posted By: 28oz
Originally Posted By: 2004tdigls
Originally Posted By: 28oz
You had Kasperskey installed? Wipe the drive.


a less radical solution would be to use the removal tool first

https://support.kaspersky.com/common/service.aspx?el=1464


Sometimes a radical solution is best. Wipe the drive.


I agree. Unplug or disconnect the network connection now. Get diskkill, burn the iso to disk, and run it.
Start from scratch.
 
Originally Posted By: sleepery
I will not do any online shopping or bill paying until I install a new antivirus . I am not sure using Defender is safe enough .


Its safe enough. Just dont click on links or open files in eamils or notifications.
If you get a "security" notification from a bank or credit card never open up a link or contact the number in the email.
Go to an outside source and get the phone number such as back of your credit card or banking phone number off if a paper statement or look it up on line.
NEVER ever answer any of those types of emails no matter how legit they look, contact the bank or institution using a phone number that you obtain from another source.

One other thing, there is no reason to not shop online using a credit card. You are not reasonable for fraudulent charges and the benefit of using a credit card.
 
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