{"id":206888,"date":"2023-09-11T14:45:32","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T14:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=206888"},"modified":"2023-09-11T14:45:33","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T14:45:33","slug":"youporn-sextortion-email","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/youporn-sextortion-email\/","title":{"rendered":"The YouPorn Sextortion Email Spam Campaign Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The internet is filled with scams and fraudulent schemes trying to prey on unsuspecting victims. One such scam that has been circulating recently is the \u201cYouPorn email scam\u201d.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1997464385\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>This article will provide an in-depth examination of this scam, including an overview of how it works, what to do if you receive such an email, and measures you can take to protect yourself.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-190291\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Scams.jpg\" alt=\"Scams\" width=\"833\" height=\"464\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Scams.jpg 833w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Scams-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad1773667257\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">YouPorn Email Scam Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">YouPorn is one of the largest adult video sharing and viewing platforms on the internet. The website is owned by MindGeek, a global industry leader in online pornography.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad653500151\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given YouPorn&#8217;s massive user base and brand recognition, scammers have been leveraging its name and reputation to craft elaborate extortion schemes and spread malware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The YouPorn email scam comes in many forms, but the basic premise involves the recipient getting an unsolicited email claiming their personal information and browsing history on YouPorn has been compromised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The email threatens to share this data with the recipient\u2019s contacts unless a \u201cremoval fee\u201d is paid, often demanding the payment in Bitcoin or gift card codes.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad351594334\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some key things to note about this scam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The emails are not really from YouPorn or affiliated entities. They are crafted by scammers to appear credible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The claims of having personal information or browsing history are bogus. The scammers are simply trying to scare recipients into paying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No contacts will actually be messaged. The threats to share data are empty and meant to create urgency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment does nothing. Even if money is sent, the scammers have no intention of upholding their end of the \u201cdeal\u201d. They just take the money and move on to their next target.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The YouPorn email scam can be classified under the broader category of \u201csextortion scams\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sextortion involves scammers threatening to reveal victims\u2019 private, sensitive, or compromising information unless payment is made. In this case, the scammers leverage YouPorn\u2019s reputation to make their threats seem credible.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3697772711\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is how the YouPorn email scam usually looks: <\/p>\n\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Subject: Urgent: Uploaded content notification<\/p>\n<p>YOUPORN<\/p>\n<p>Uploaded content: Feedback required<\/p>\n<p>Greetings!<\/p>\n<p>Our AI-powered tools have detected that you are featured in sexually explicit content that was uploaded to our platform.<\/p>\n<p>At our company, we take the security and privacy of our users very seriously, and we use advanced technology to help detect and prevent the distribution of non-consensual intimate images and videos.<\/p>\n<p>While our tools are powerful, we also rely on human oversight to ensure that our platform remains safe and secure for everyone.<br \/>\nIf you have approved the upload of this content, you do not need to take any further action. The video will be published to our library within the next seven days, and you will have an opportunity to review the content after the grace period has passed.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you did not approve the upload of this content, we kindly ask that you follow the instructions below to take immediate action.<\/p>\n<p>Our platform boasts an extensive network of websites and partners, which means that ensuring the security of our content is a top priority.<\/p>\n<p>To achieve this, all uploaded content is digitally fingerprinted using both the MediaWise\u00ae service from Vobile\u00ae and Safeguard, our own proprietary digital fingerprinting software.<\/p>\n<p>This helps to prevent unauthorized distribution of content on our platform.<\/p>\n<p>For our premium users who upload content, we offer monetary incentives. However, in some cases, uploaded content may be put on hold.<br \/>\nIf this happens, we can initiate a quick automated removal process, but we would require an incentive refund to do so.<\/p>\n<p>The basic express removal, blocking, and protection against re-uploading of content on our network of 20 websites costs $199 USD.<\/p>\n<p>As a digital company, we take great pride in our integrity and measures, which is why we offer additional options for protecting against unauthorized content uploads 24\/7.<\/p>\n<p>We have all our processes automated, including payment processing, for your convenience.<\/p>\n<p>Our Plan A includes everything in the basic removal option, plus digitally fingerprinting of the content and automated removal and protection against re-uploading to our vast network of partner websites (300+) for one year, all for $699 USD.<\/p>\n<p>If you require the best protection available, we recommend our<br \/>\nPlan B, which includes everything in Plan A plus digital protection by MediaWise\u00ae and Safeguard based on facial recognition data for three years. This ensures that any content with your biometrics will be blocked, and it costs $1399 USD.<\/p>\n<p>Our system takes care of your request automatically and swiftly, so there&#8217;s no need to contact us.<\/p>\n<p>The payment process is automated through a Bitcoin gateway, and the digital number you receive below is unique to your case and doesn&#8217;t require any extra confirmation.<\/p>\n<p>1DzWf1Y9nDKPgmc2em37KRjYePPmWggRce<\/p>\n<p>To transfer the amount corresponding to your chosen option, copy and paste this identifier into your preferred cryptocurrency wallet.<\/p>\n<p>You can review the content uploaded after the seven-day grace period, either by checking our Youporn.com library or by contacting the member who uploaded the content.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage users who feature in content and wish to prevent its upload to our platform to consider proactively digitally fingerprinting it.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your attention to this matter.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some common attributes of the YouPorn email scam include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deceptive sender information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cFrom\u201d field in the email will typically show something like \u201cYouPorn Support\u201d, \u201cYouPorn Legal\u201d, \u201cYouPorn Security\u201d, etc. This is intended to make the recipient believe the email is from an official YouPorn representative.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad472017703\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381404-ad_309691-placement_381406\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8735619847\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, the sender address is completely fake. But a casual glance by an unsuspecting recipient may be enough for them to think the message is legitimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subject lines indicating security issue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Subject lines are crafted to grab attention and create urgency. Some examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cYouPorn Account Blocked\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYour YouPorn Activity\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYouPorn Subscription Renewal Failed\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYouPorn Account Verification Required\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYouPorn Security Alert\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These subject lines scare recipients into thinking there is an issue with their YouPorn account that needs immediate attention.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2951085377\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360582-ad_309691-placement_360581\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9971336976\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Claims of illicit video evidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scam emails state that the recipient was identified in an explicit video uploaded on YouPorn without their consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some emails get very descriptive, mentioning the alleged video contains the recipient exposing themselves or engaging in sexual acts. This shocking claim is meant to intimidate and embarrass the recipient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The emails sometimes claim that advanced \u201cAI tools\u201d or \u201cfacial recognition software\u201d were used to identify the recipient in the video. This makes the supposed evidence seem irrefutable.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1640566528\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360567-ad_309691-placement_360771\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6224621518\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, these claims are completely fabricated with no truth behind them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Threats to alert contacts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scam emails threaten that if payment isn\u2019t received in short order, the video evidence will be shared with the recipient\u2019s contact list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some emails specify that the video will be emailed or texted to the recipient\u2019s family members, friends, colleagues, and social media contacts.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3932633007\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360571-ad_309691-placement_360772\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5867729999\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This threat of ruining the recipient&#8217;s reputation through embarrassment is intended to scare the recipient into immediate action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Demands for payment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scam emails instruct the recipient to pay a fee if they want to avoid the release of the explicit video featuring them. The demanded amount ranges from $500 to $2000 in most cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Payment is usually required to be made in untraceable forms like Bitcoin, gift cards, or money transfers.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad893892641\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360576-ad_309691-placement_360773\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6594472392\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The emails emphasize urgency, giving deadlines of 24-48 hours before the alleged compromising footage gets released. This creates pressure for quick payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Auto-payment options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of the scam emails tout an \u201cautomated payment system\u201d that removes the need to directly engage with the scammers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They provide Bitcoin wallet IDs or gift card account details that the victim can simply transfer money into. This eliminates obstacles to payment.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2456087599\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360583-ad_309691-placement_360774\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8849826992\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, once money is deposited into those accounts, it disappears into the scammers\u2019 pockets with no actual services rendered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow-up extortion attempts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the initial scam email achieves no payment, the scammers may send follow-up messages after a few weeks or months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad158032739\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360584-ad_309691-placement_360775\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3952847241\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These claim that a new explicit video featuring the recipient has emerged and demand a larger payment to block its release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The follow-up extortion attempts aim to scare and intimidate recipients who didn\u2019t fall for the first email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad2853794347\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309691-placement_360587\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the Scam Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that we\u2019ve examined the common attributes of the YouPorn email scam, let\u2019s look at how the scam operates from start to finish:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Obtaining contact data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scammers first need to acquire email addresses and other contact details for their potential victims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are multiple ways cybercriminals can gather such data, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Data breaches<\/strong> &#8211; Email addresses and other personal information from various services often gets leaked through data breaches. Scammers obtain these data dumps and compile huge contact lists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Malware infections<\/strong> &#8211; Malware planted on victim devices can copy contacts information and other data found on the device. This gets relayed back to the scammers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social engineering<\/strong> &#8211; Scammers may pose as someone trustworthy to trick victims into surrendering their contact details voluntarily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dark web<\/strong> &#8211; Massive troves of data are illegally bought and sold on dark web marketplaces. Scammers can purchase harvested contact data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crafting scam emails<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With lists of target contacts available, the scammers get to work creating scam emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sender address, subject line, and content within are carefully crafted for maximum deceptiveness and intimidation based on the scam attributes outlined earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The emails are made to seem as legitimate as possible at a cursory glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mass distribution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using email spoofing techniques, the scammers send the bogus emails to their contact lists en masse. Thousands of emails can be pumped out rapidly using automation tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mass scattershot approach maximizes the chances of the scam emails reaching those unfamiliar with the scheme who may fall victim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facilitating untraceable payment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An integral part of the scam is making payment easy while also keeping it untraceable. Hence options like Bitcoin and gift cards are pushed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scam emails provide the necessary wallet IDs and account details for auto-payment. Quick response QR codes are also sometimes included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harvesting payments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once scam emails are sent, it becomes a waiting game to see how many victims get fooled into paying the demanded fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Payments made in cryptocurrency or gift cards quickly end up in the possession of the scammers with minimal effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow-up extortion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For recipients that don\u2019t pay immediately, aggressive follow-up scam emails are sent threatening the release of another supposed explicit video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These emails intensify the urgency and increase demanded payment amounts. The goal is to coerce victims who didn\u2019t initially fall for the scam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintaining anonymity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sophisticated methods like VPNs and sender spoofing are leveraged by the scammers to hide their identities and locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Untraceable payment methods complete the anonymity loop, making it exceedingly difficult for authorities to track the scammers down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Repeating the process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once one scam campaign winds down, the scammers simply repeat the process with new target contact data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scam is honed constantly to increase effectiveness, while remaining essentially the same in its core extortion methodology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This allows scammers to operate the YouPorn email scam indefinitely, scamming countless victims over an extended period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad3789436988\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309748-ad_309691-placement_360588\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3906789406\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do if You Receive the Email<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you receive an unsolicited email claiming to be from YouPorn and threatening exposure unless you pay a fee, here are some important tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don&#8217;t panic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important thing is to not let fear and anxiety overwhelm you upon reading such a disturbing email. The claims are fabricated without any truth behind them. Letting the threats manipulate you could lead to costly mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don&#8217;t pay anything<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regardless of how convincing the email seems, do not pay the demanded fee. The threats are a total bluff, meant to extort money. Paying will likely just lead the scammers to target you again down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check email headers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">View the full email headers using your email client settings. See if there are inconsistencies that expose it as fake, like a shady sender address. Email headers help reveal spoofed messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Look for typos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scam emails often have tell-tale mistakes and typos that legitimate companies would not make. Look for any obvious spelling, grammar or formatting errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call out the scam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider responding to the email, clearly stating you recognize it as a scam attempt and will not be paying. This lets the scammers know their tactics failed. Do not click any links or open attachments in the email though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Report the email<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forward the scam email to YouPorn (abuse@YouPorn.com), as well as to your email provider and cybersecurity authorities. This helps get the fraudulent accounts shut down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enable 2FA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check that two-factor authentication is enabled on your important accounts. 2FA requires secondary confirmation of logins, which adds critical security protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Run antivirus scans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thoroughly scan your devices with updated security software to check for any malware or spyware infections. This detects lingering threats that may have exposed your data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reset passwords<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a precaution, reset passwords on your email, financial, and social media accounts. Use unique complex passwords. Enable 2FA wherever possible. This prevents unauthorized logins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Place fraud alert<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider placing a fraud alert on your credit report if you suspect details like SSN may have been compromised. This makes it harder for scammers to open new accounts in your name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad3127262701\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_318930-ad_309691-placement_360589\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3818335085\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting Yourself from Sextortion Scams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some key ways you can avoid falling victim to sextortion scams like the YouPorn email scam in the future:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be wary of unsolicited messages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never trust random emails or messages that demand payment while threatening you with embarrassing or damaging information. Legitimate companies don\u2019t operate like this. Delete unsolicited messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid oversharing online<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be very selective about the personal information and content you post online, even privately. Scammers exploit oversharing to craft convincing scams tailored to victims\u2019 indiscretions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Secure devices and accounts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use strong unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication wherever possible, maintain updated antivirus software, and avoid risky links. This makes it much harder for scammers to access your data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn scam warning signs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Educate yourself on the common attributes of popular scams doing the rounds. This makes identifying and responding to scam attempts much easier. Trust your gut if something seems off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ignore follow-up threats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you receive repeated scam attempts, ignore follow-up threats no matter how intimidating they seem. The scammers are simply trying to scare you into paying. Block them outright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t communicate further<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Refrain from engaging in any back and forth with the scammers. Any response simply confirms you\u2019re a viable target. Report the scam and move on with vigilance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monitor accounts closely<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep a close watch for any unauthorized charges or activity on your financial and payment accounts following scam attempts. Promptly report unauthorized transactions to institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seek help from authorities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If sextortion scammers persist, or you already paid them, don\u2019t hesitate to enlist the help of law enforcement and cybersecurity experts. They have tools to trace scammers and can advise victims appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad2507497837\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381388-ad_309691-placement_381390\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3191649120\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2>Is Your Device Infected? Run a Free Malware Scan<\/h2>\n\n<p>Slow performance, constant pop-ups, or strange behavior? These are classic signs of a malware infection. The fastest way to find out is to scan your device with <strong>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free<\/strong> \u2014 one of the most trusted malware removal tools available.<\/p>\n\n<p>The free version detects and removes the most common threats, including:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adware<\/strong> \u2014 the cause of those annoying pop-ups<\/li>\n<li><strong>Browser hijackers<\/strong> \u2014 unwanted redirects and changed homepages<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trojans and spyware<\/strong> \u2014 hidden programs stealing your data<\/li>\n<li><strong>Potentially unwanted programs (PUPs)<\/strong> \u2014 software you never asked for<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Select your device below<\/strong> \u2014 Windows, Mac, or Android \u2014 then follow the simple steps to download Malwarebytes, scan your system, and remove any threats it finds. The whole process takes about 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"su-tabs su-tabs-style-default su-tabs-mobile-stack\" data-active=\"1\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-tabs-nav\"><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Malwarebytes for Windows<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Malwarebytes for Mac<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Malwarebytes for Android<\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-tabs-panes\"><div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Malwarebytes for Windows\">\n\n<h3 id=\"windowsh3\" class=\"toch3\">Run a Malware Scan with Malwarebytes for Windows<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes<\/strong> is one of the most popular and trusted anti-malware tools for Windows \u2014 and it&#8217;s completely free for removing infections. It catches threats that many antivirus programs miss, including adware, browser hijackers, and trojans. Follow the steps below to scan and clean your PC in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download Malwarebytes<\/p> <p>Click the button below to download the latest version of <strong>Malwarebytes for Windows<\/strong> from the official source. The free version is all you need \u2014 it will scan your computer and remove adware, browser hijackers, and other malicious software at no cost.<\/p> <div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Malwarebytes Icon\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-81150 mwt_product_icon_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Malwarebytes-LOGO.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Logo\"\/><\/figure> <strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/downloads\/MBSetup-076886.076886-consumer.exe\" onclick=\"window.open('https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/get\/malwarebytes-free');\">DOWNLOAD MALWAREBYTES FOR WINDOWS (FREE)<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><br \/><em class=\"small-text-disclaimer\">(The link opens in a new page where your download will start)<\/em><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Install Malwarebytes<\/p>\n\n<p>When the download finishes, open your <strong>Downloads<\/strong> folder and <strong>double-click the MBSetup file<\/strong>. If Windows shows a <strong>User Account Control<\/strong> pop-up, click &#8220;<em>Yes<\/em>&#8221; to allow the installation.<\/p>\n\n \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285934\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM1.jpg 975w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM1-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/figure>\n \n\n \n  \n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Follow the On-Screen Prompts to Install Malwarebytes<\/p> \n\n<p>The setup wizard will walk you through a few quick screens:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \n  <li>\n    <p>Choose where you&#8217;re installing the program \u2014 &#8220;<strong>Personal Computer<\/strong>&#8221; or &#8220;<strong>Work Computer<\/strong>&#8221; \u2014 then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285953\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM3-1.jpg 737w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM3-1-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <p>Malwarebytes will now install on your device. This usually takes under a minute.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"759\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285937\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM4.jpg 759w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM4-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <p>When installation is complete, the &#8220;<strong>Welcome to Malwarebytes<\/strong>&#8221; screen will open automatically.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285951\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM6-1.jpg 705w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM6-1-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <p>On the final screen, click <strong>Open Malwarebytes<\/strong> to launch the program.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285952\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM5-1.jpg 749w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM5-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Enable &#8220;Scan for Rootkits&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Before scanning, turn on rootkit detection so Malwarebytes can find even the most hidden threats. Click the <strong>Settings<\/strong> gear icon on the left side of the screen.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285942\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM8.jpg 842w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM8-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the settings menu, find &#8220;<strong>Scan for rootkits<\/strong>&#8221; and click the toggle so it turns blue.\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"841\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285943\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM9.jpg 841w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM9-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 841px) 100vw, 841px\" \/><\/figure>\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Done? Click &#8220;<strong>Dashboard<\/strong>&#8221; in the left pane to return to the main screen.\n\n <\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Start the Scan<\/p> <p>Click the blue <strong>Scan<\/strong> button. Malwarebytes will automatically update its virus database and start checking your computer for malware.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"849\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285941\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM10.jpg 849w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM10-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Wait for the Scan to Finish<\/p>\n<p>The scan checks your entire system for browser hijackers and other malicious programs, so it can take several minutes. Feel free to do something else \u2014 just check back occasionally to see the progress.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285944\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM11.jpg 842w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM11-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Quarantine the Detected Threats<\/p>\n<p>When the scan is done, you&#8217;ll see a list of everything Malwarebytes found \u2014 malware, adware, and potentially unwanted programs. Click the &#8220;<strong>Quarantine<\/strong>&#8221; button to remove all of them at once.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285945\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM12.jpg 844w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM12-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Malwarebytes will now remove the malicious files and registry entries and move them safely into quarantine.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285946\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM13.jpg 842w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM13-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n <\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n  <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Restart Your Computer<\/p>\n  <p>Some threats can only be fully removed after a reboot. If Malwarebytes asks you to restart, click <strong>Yes<\/strong>. Once you&#8217;re logged back in, your PC is clean and you can continue with the next steps in this guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285947\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM14.jpg 844w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM14-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p>When the scan finishes, click <strong>Quarantine<\/strong> to remove everything Malwarebytes found. That&#8217;s it \u2014 your Windows PC is now clean of trojans, adware, and other malware, and should be back to running smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your current antivirus allowed this malicious program on your computer, you may want to consider purchasing Malwarebytes Premium to protect against these types of threats in the future.<br \/>If you are still having problems with your computer after completing these instructions, then please follow one of the steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Run a computer scan with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eset.com\/us\/home\/online-scanner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ESET Online Scanner<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Ask for help in our <strong><a title=\"Malware Removal Assistance for Windows\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/windows-malware-removal-help-support.10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Windows Malware Removal Help &amp; Support<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Malwarebytes for Mac\">\n\n<h3 id=\"mach3\" class=\"toch3\">Run a Malware Scan with Malwarebytes for Mac<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes for Mac<\/strong> is a free on-demand scanner that removes the malware other security software tends to miss \u2014 adware, browser hijackers, and unwanted programs included. Cleaning an infected Mac with Malwarebytes has always been completely free, and it&#8217;s our go-to recommendation. Follow the steps below to scan and clean your Mac in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download Malwarebytes for Mac<\/p>\n<p>Click the button below to download the latest version of <strong>Malwarebytes for Mac<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-81150 mwt_product_icon_logo\" title=\"Malwarebytes Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Malwarebytes-LOGO.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Logo\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\"\/><\/figure><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011lvqrV\/creativeref:1011l100234\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD MALWAREBYTES FOR MAC (FREE)<\/a><\/strong><br \/><em>(The link opens in a new page where your download will start)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Open the Malwarebytes setup file<\/p>\n<p>When the download finishes, open your <em>Downloads<\/em> folder and <strong>double-click the setup file<\/strong> to begin the installation.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98734 alignnone\" title=\"Double-click on setup file to install Malwarebytes\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer.jpg\" alt=\"Double-click on setup file to install Malwarebytes\" width=\"750\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Follow the On-Screen Prompts to Install Malwarebytes<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Malwarebytes for Mac Installer<\/em> will guide you through a few quick screens. Click &#8220;<strong>Continue<\/strong>&#8221; and keep following the prompts until the installation completes.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98735 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-1.jpg\" alt=\"Click Continue to install Malwarebytes for Mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"532\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-1-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98736 alignnone\" title=\"Click again on Continue to install Malwarebytes for Mac for Mac\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-2.jpg\" alt=\"Click again on Continue to install Malwarebytes for Mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-2-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98737 alignnone\" title=\"Click Install to install Malwarebytes on Mac\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-4.jpg\" alt=\"Click Install to install Malwarebytes on Mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-4.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-4-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>When the installation is complete, Malwarebytes opens to the <em>Welcome to Malwarebytes<\/em> screen. Click &#8220;<strong>Get started<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Select &#8220;Personal Computer&#8221; or &#8220;Work Computer&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes will ask what type of computer you&#8217;re installing it on. Click either <strong>Personal Computer<\/strong> or <strong>Work Computer<\/strong>, whichever applies.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98740 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Select-Personal-Computer.jpg\" alt=\"Select Personal Computer or Work Computer mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"537\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Select-Personal-Computer.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Select-Personal-Computer-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Start the Scan<\/p>\n<p>Click the &#8220;<strong>Scan<\/strong>&#8221; button. Malwarebytes will automatically update its detection database and begin checking your Mac for malware.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98733 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Scan.jpg\" alt=\"Click on Scan button to start a system scan Mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"538\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Scan.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Scan-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Wait for the Scan to Finish<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes will scan your Mac for adware, browser hijackers, and other malicious programs. This can take a few minutes, so feel free to do something else \u2014 just check back occasionally to see the progress.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98739 alignnone\" title=\"Wait for Malwarebytes for Mac to scan your computer\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Scanning-for-malware.jpg\" alt=\"Wait for Malwarebytes for Mac to scan for malware\" width=\"750\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Scanning-for-malware.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Scanning-for-malware-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Quarantine the Detected Threats<\/p>\n<p>When the scan is done, you&#8217;ll see a list of everything Malwarebytes found. Click the &#8220;<strong>Quarantine<\/strong>&#8221; button to remove all the threats at once.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98732 alignnone\" title=\"Review the malicious programs and click on Quarantine\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Confirm.jpg\" alt=\"Review the malicious programs and click on Quarantine to remove malware\" width=\"750\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Confirm.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Confirm-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Restart Your Mac<\/p> <p>Malwarebytes will now remove all the malicious files it found. Some threats can only be fully removed after a reboot \u2014 if Malwarebytes asks you to restart, allow it. Once you&#8217;re logged back in, your Mac is clean.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"536\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98738 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Restart.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes For Mac requesting to restart computer\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Restart.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Restart-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><br \/><\/p> <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p>Once the scan is done, remove every threat it detected. Your Mac is now free of adware, rogue browser extensions, and other potentially harmful software.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your current antivirus allowed a malicious program on your computer, you might want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to protect against these types of threats in the future.<br \/>If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove a malicious program from your computer, please ask for help in our <strong><a title=\"Mac Malware Removal Help &amp; Support\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/mac-malware-removal-help-support.183\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mac Malware Removal Help &amp; Support<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Malwarebytes for Android\">\n\n<h3 id=\"androidh3\" class=\"toch3\">Run a Malware Scan with Malwarebytes for Android<\/h3>\n\n<p>Malwarebytes for Android automatically detects and removes dangerous threats like malware and ransomware so you don&#8217;t have to worry about your most-used device being compromised. Aggressive detection of adware and potentially unwanted programs keeps your Android phone or tablet running smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download Malwarebytes for Android.<\/p>\n<p>You can download <strong>Malwarebytes for Android<\/strong> by clicking the link below.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-81150 mwt_product_icon_logo\" title=\"Malwarebytes Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Malwarebytes-LOGO.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Logo\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=org.malwarebytes.antimalware&#038;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MALWAREBYTES FOR ANDROID DOWNLOAD LINK<\/a><\/strong><br \/><em>(The above link will open a new page from where you can download Malwarebytes for Android)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Install Malwarebytes for Android on your phone.<\/p>\n<p>In the Google Play Store, tap &#8220;<strong>Install<\/strong>&#8221; to install Malwarebytes for Android on your device.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106940\" title=\"Tap Install to install Malwarebytes for Android\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Google-Play-App.jpg\" alt=\"Tap Install to install Malwarebytes for Android\" width=\"292\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Google-Play-App.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Google-Play-App-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>When the installation process has finished, tap &#8220;<strong>Open<\/strong>&#8221; to begin using Malwarebytes for Android. You can also open Malwarebytes by tapping on its icon in your phone menu or home screen.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106941\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Open-App.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes for Android - Open App\" width=\"292\" height=\"578\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Open-App.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Open-App-152x300.jpg 152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup process<\/p>\n<p>When Malwarebytes will open, you will see the <em>Malwarebytes Setup Wizard<\/em> which will guide you through a series of permissions and other setup options.<br \/>This is the first of two screens that explain the difference between the Premium and Free versions. Swipe this screen to continue.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106944\" title=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 1\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-1.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 1\" width=\"292\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-1.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-1-152x300.jpg 152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><br \/>Tap on &#8220;<strong>Got it<\/strong>&#8221; to proceed to the next step.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106945\" title=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 2\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-2.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 2\" width=\"292\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-2.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-2-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><br \/>Malwarebytes for Android will now ask for a set of permissions that are required to scan your device and protect it from malware. Tap on &#8220;<strong>Give permission<\/strong>&#8221; to continue.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106946\" title=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 3\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-3.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 3\" width=\"292\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-3.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-3-154x300.jpg 154w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><br \/>Tap on &#8220;Allow&#8221; to permit Malwarebytes to access the files on your phone.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106947\" title=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 4\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-7.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 4\" width=\"292\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-7.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-7-153x300.jpg 153w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Update database and run a scan with Malwarebytes for Android<\/p>\n<p>You will now be prompted to update the Malwarebytes database and run a full system scan.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106939\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Fix-Issues.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes fix issue\" width=\"292\" height=\"579\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Fix-Issues.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Fix-Issues-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>Click on &#8220;<strong>Update database<\/strong>&#8221; to update the Malwarebytes for Android definitions to the latest version, then click on &#8220;<strong>Run full scan<\/strong>&#8221; to perform a system scan.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106948\" title=\"Update database and run Malwarebytes scan\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Update-Run-Scan.jpg\" alt=\"Update database and run Malwarebytes scan on phone\" width=\"291\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Update-Run-Scan.jpg 291w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Update-Run-Scan-152x300.jpg 152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Wait for the Malwarebytes scan to complete.<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes will now start scanning your phone for adware and other malicious apps. This process can take a few minutes, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan to see when it is finished.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106943\" title=\"Malwarebytes scanning phone for malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Scanning-for-Malware.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes scanning Android for Vmalware\" width=\"292\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Scanning-for-Malware.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Scanning-for-Malware-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click on &#8220;Remove Selected&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>When the scan has been completed, you will be presented with a screen showing the malware infections that Malwarebytes for Android has detected. To remove the malicious apps that Malwarebytes has found, tap on the &#8220;<strong>Remove Selected<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106942\" title=\"Tap on the Remove button to get rid of malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Removing-Malware.jpg\" alt=\"Remove malware from your phone\" width=\"760\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Removing-Malware.jpg 760w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Removing-Malware-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Restart your phone.<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes for Android will now remove all the malicious apps that it has found. To complete the malware removal process, Malwarebytes may ask you to restart your device.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<p>After the scan, tap <strong>Remove Selected<\/strong> to delete all detected threats. Your Android phone is now clean \u2014 no more malicious apps, adware, or browser redirects.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your current antivirus allowed a malicious app on your phone, you may want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Malwarebytes to protect against these types of threats in the future.<br \/>If you are still having problems with your phone after completing these instructions, then please follow one of the steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Restore your phone to factory settings by going to <em>Settings &gt; General management &gt; Reset &gt; Factory data reset.<\/em><\/li><li>Ask for help in our <strong><a title=\"Mobile Malware Removal Help &amp; Support\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/mobile-malware-removal-help-support.165\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mobile Malware Removal Help &amp; Support<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3>Stay Protected: Block Ads and Malicious Sites<\/h3>\n\n<p>Now that your device is clean, keep it that way. Most infections start with a malicious ad or a fake download button \u2014 so blocking them at the source is your best defense.<\/p>\n\n<p>We recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/adguard.com\/?aid=29616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>AdGuard<\/strong><\/a>, which blocks malicious ads, phishing pages, and dangerous redirects before they can reach you.<\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/adguard.com\/?aid=29616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Download AdGuard and browse safely<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad1271751942\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381392-ad_309691-placement_381395\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2944237110\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions About the YouPorn Email Scam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the YouPorn email scam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The YouPorn email scam involves fraudulent emails being sent that claim compromising or embarrassing videos\/images of the recipient have been uploaded to YouPorn without consent. The emails threaten to make the supposed material publicly available on YouPorn unless a \u201cremoval fee\u201d is paid. In reality, the emails are not from YouPorn and are a scam tactic to extort money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are the claims in the email real?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, the claims of inappropriate content being uploaded are completely fabricated. The emails are not really from YouPorn, and no actual private material exists to be leaked &#8211; it is an empty threat meant to scare recipients into paying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do the scammers get my email address?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scammers likely obtained large email lists through various illegal methods like data breaches. The emails are sent en masse to general email addresses, with no specific targeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are some red flags the email is a scam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red flags include a mismatch between the \u201cFrom\u201d address domain and YouPorn\u2019s real domain, grammatical errors, threatening urgent tone, Bitcoin payment requirement, lack of concrete details about the material, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I do if I get one of these scam emails?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not engage with or reply to the email. Report it as phishing\/spam. Check email headers and sender address closely. Avoid clicking any links. Change account passwords as a precaution against a potential breach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What will happen if I don&#8217;t pay the scammers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing will happen if you don&#8217;t pay, since the claims of inappropriate content being uploaded are completely fabricated. No actual private material exists to publish. The threats are empty scare tactics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I get my money back if I already paid?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you paid by credit card, you may be able to request a chargeback from your bank. Recovering cryptocurrency like Bitcoin is very difficult though. You can report the fraud to authorities to aid investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I avoid these scams in the future?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch for red flags in unsolicited emails, don\u2019t overshare personal info online, use strong unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication, be wary of links\/attachments, use antivirus software, and carefully vet any sites you share private content through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who should I report these scam emails to?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forward the emails to the FTC at <a href=\"mailto:spam@uce.gov\">spam@uce.gov<\/a>, YouPorn at <a href=\"mailto:abuse@youporn.com\">abuse@youporn.com<\/a>, and your email provider as phishing\/spam. You can also report to the FBI and IC3 to aid scam investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The YouPorn email scam is a textbook example of modern-day sextortion tactics used to extort money from internet users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These scams can seem quite convincing and alarming at first glance, but learning to identify the formulaic attributes they contain allows one to recognize the falsehoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resist the urge to pay demands, no matter how embarrassing the supposed compromising material is. The scammers never actually possess anything incriminating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With vigilance and safe online habits, users can avoid falling into this insidious scam. Be wary of any unsolicited messages containing threats and payment demands. 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