Originally posted in Facebook…
Google Chrome (in Windows 10) browser just exploded in my face with a malware takeover attempt. Blue error page and a very loud female voice repeating a verbal warning. I took NO “Click Here” action presented on screen. All other functions were locked. Pushed computer OFF button to a stone cold dead shutdown. Reboot took some time but malware warning was gone. Immediately deleted Google Chrome and DID NOT permit Google Chrome in message popup to, “Permit Google Chrome to make alterations to this computer.”
I seem to be back in control but am hesitant in re-installing Google Chrome. Windows Explorer and Firefox are running normal. If this happens to you, take this action and DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON SCREEN! I hope this was only me…
Installing Windows 10 gives Microsoft permission to edit and do “upgrades” to the OS at anytime. The idea is that owners will always have the latest upgrades without waiting for a new version (i.e. Windows 11) to be released. That means there will be times when things suddenly don’t work the same.
I have no idea if Google Chrome was the source or the target in my hijack attempt. I seemed to have handled it appropriately, for now…