My Bitdefender did not catch and protect my android tablet against Mcafee alerts pop ups...why?

Gillus

Flexx

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/100568/my-bitdefender-did-not-catch-and-protect-my-android-tablet-against-mcafee-alerts-pop-ups-why

Not every antimalware can detect everything; some threats may bypass it.

Kindly check the link below to see how to remove the McAfee adware from your Android device.

https://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-mcafee-viruses-confirmed/#android

Regards

Alexandru_BD

Hello @Gillus,

Like the article says, this type of pop-up is a browser-based scam that uses fake alerts stating that your device is under attack or infected to trick you into subscribing to unneeded paid services. I think some clarification is needed here.

The notifications and pop-ups in this situation do not have anything malicious attached to them (hence the absence of detection), but when you click on them, they will redirect to malicious sites that try to collect your data or install abusive or dangerous software.

Bitdefender cannot take any direct measures related to this type of notifications, such as adware that you agreed on or something you enabled, like site setting, site notification, redirects in your browser or installed toolbars, extensions or applications.

Simply follow the instructions from the article shared by Flexx and you should be fine.

Regards,

Alex

loubig

My computer using Edge is being blitzed by purported McAfee warnings of 5 viruses but BitDefender says no viruses. How can I stop this intrusive series of pop ups?

Flexx

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/comment/347851#Comment_347851

These are not malware, but rather adware, and they are the most common types of adware that users typically face.

Kindly have a look at the links stated below

https://www.mcafee.com/support/s/article/000001899?language=en_US

https://www.mcafee.com/learn/how-to-stop-the-popups/

https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/2574/

https://malwaretips.com/blogs/beware-of-the-mcafee-safety-warning-pop-up-scam/

https://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-mcafee-security-warning/

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