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<blockquote data-quote="rioisace" data-source="post: 155000" data-attributes="member: 18249">Hi, I wonder if you could give me some advice?The other day I had the Metropolitain Police (Cheshire etc.) pop up on one of my browser windows and lock my screen. It said my files had been encrypted etc - it was the same screen as the one in your screenshot...However, i immediately closed my browser through the task manager and disconnected from the internet. I ran a malwarebytes scan, which came back empty, and have since been able to use my computer with no signs of infection or any issues. I never download plugins, extensions, or updates except for trusted software (adobe, microsoft etc.) and my browser is set to delete cookies after each session.I just need to ask if you&#039;ve had any experience of this scam popup existing as a popup only, without being the result of a trojan etc. Also, are there any more steps that i can take to ensure that i am free from malware?Thanks</blockquote>

[QUOTE="rioisace, post: 155000, member: 18249"] Hi, I wonder if you could give me some advice? The other day I had the Metropolitain Police (Cheshire etc.) pop up on one of my browser windows and lock my screen. It said my files had been encrypted etc - it was the same screen as the one in your screenshot... However, i immediately closed my browser through the task manager and disconnected from the internet. I ran a malwarebytes scan, which came back empty, and have since been able to use my computer with no signs of infection or any issues. I never download plugins, extensions, or updates except for trusted software (adobe, microsoft etc.) and my browser is set to delete cookies after each session. I just need to ask if you've had any experience of this scam popup existing as a popup only, without being the result of a trojan etc. Also, are there any more steps that i can take to ensure that i am free from malware? Thanks [/QUOTE]

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