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  • Severity: Medium
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  • Windows, Mac
  • Verified · Jun 2018

How to remove Enter Facebook Password scam

A step-by-step removal guide for affected devices. Follow the verified procedure below — most readers complete it in under 10 minutes.

Linas Kiguolis · Expert in social media

Enter Facebook Password scam — a fake message displayed by an adware

Enter Facebook Password scam

Enter Facebook Password scam is nothing more but adware that displays fake system alerts to steal user's login details. These pop-up[1] windows look identical to the legitimate Facebook website, but this “ Security Warning” is fake. Cybercriminals use this phishing[2] message to target Mac OS users. People enter their password and login information, but the second they do this, information gets on a criminals' remote server. Users are unaware of this activity and have no idea that cybercriminals collect this information and misused for money extortion or even identity theft.

Name  Enter Facebook Password scam
Type   Adware
Danger level  High. Collects passwords and logins
Distribution  Intrusive ads, insecure software installations
Symptoms  Fake Facebook password entering messages, redirects, ads
Removal   FortectIntego is best for Enter Facebook Password scam removal

Redirects to the scam site are triggered by adware program. Apart from this activity, you might also notice other symptoms of the potentially unwanted program (PUP). For instance, advertisements containing coupons, deals, and sales may appear all over your screen, but this is not the only symptom of adware. Ad-supported programs usually flood browser with questionable content and offer to install fake updates or bogus security software.

However, the main purpose of the Enter Facebook Password is to get user's login details. However, it's unknown how these details might be used in the future. There's no doubt that such activity might lead to various privacy-related issues. Thus, it's important to recognize the scam and do not fall for the criminals' tricks.

Scam creators trick people into giving access to their Facebook account by displaying these secure looking messages. Cybercriminals later send deceptive DMs to victims’ contacts asking for money, and this way tricks more people into this scam and earns a profit. This is dangerous because criminals use your identity. You could remove Enter Facebook Password simply by clicking window close button (X), but this is only the first step.

Later on, you should do proper adware eliminating. This can be done using anti-malware tools for Enter Facebook Password scam removal and full system scan. Those deceptive messages and redirects to various sites appearing on your device because you have active adware on your Mac. Only removing all potential threats can ensure you that the system is safe again. You can rely on FortectIntego for the full system clean.

After adware removal, you should immediately change your password if you got fooled in this scam so you can regain your access to your account and prevent anything harmful happening. Changing email or other account passwords are also recommended.Enter Facebook Password scam adware

Redirects to scam website begin after adware infiltration

Unwanted adware comes to your system without your consent. However, its installation requires your participation. PUPs usually spread bundled with freeware and enter the system when you do not pay attention to the installation procedure. When you skip through installation steps, you get these programs silently. Losvirus.es[3] team recommends you to be careful when downloading essential software and tools:

  • Use reputable download sources;
  • Read Privacy Policy and Terms of Use;
  • Use Custom/Advanced settings;
  • Opt out third-party programs that are offered to install along the primary software.

Proper Enter Facebook Password scam elimination

To remove Enter Facebook Password scam, you should use trustful anti-malware tools. The ad-supported application often has numerous components and hide deep in the system. So, it might be hard to locate and delete them all. However, if you feel skilled enough to do it yourself, have a look at our prepared guide below.

After Enter Facebook Password scam removal, you should change all your passwords. This task is especially recommended if you were tricked by the pop-up and revealed your credentials to crooks. However, you should also check your Facebook settings and disconnect from all unauthorized apps. We also suggest setting new and strong passwords for all your accounts.

Uninstall from Windows

Uninstall from Windows 10/8:

  1. Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
  2. Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.Uninstall from Windows 10/8

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:

  1. Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
  2. In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.Uninstall from Windows 7/XP

Remove the unwanted program:

  1. In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
  2. If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.Uninstall the unwanted program from Windows

Delete from macOS

Remove the unwanted application:

  1. From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
  2. In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).Uninstall from Mac

Delete leftover files and folders:

  1. Select Go > Go to Folder.
  2. Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
  3. Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.Delete leftover files from Mac
  4. Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.

Reset Internet Explorer

Remove dangerous add-ons:

  1. Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
  2. Pick Manage Add-ons.
  3. You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.Remove add-ons from Internet Explorer

Change your homepage if it was altered:

  1. Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
  2. Select Internet Options.
  3. In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
  4. Click Apply and then select OK.Reset IE homepage

Delete temporary files:

  1. Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
  2. Under Browsing history, click Delete...
  3. Select relevant fields and press Delete.Clear temporary files from Internet Explorer

Reset Internet Explorer:

  1. Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
  2. Select Reset.
  3. In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.Reset Internet Explorer

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

  1. Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
  2. From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
  3. Click Remove.Remove extensions from Edge

Clear cookies and other browser data:

  1. Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
  2. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  3. Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.Clear Edge browsing data

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

  1. Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
  2. Then find On startup section.
  3. Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

  1. Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
  3. Select Details tab.
  4. Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.Reset MS Edge

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

  1. Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
  2. Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.Remove extensions from Chromium Edge

Clear cache and site data:

  1. Click on Menu and go to Settings.
  2. Select Privacy, search and services.
  3. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  4. Under Time range, pick All time.
  5. Select Clear now.Clear browser data from Chroum Edge

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. On the left side, pick Reset settings.
  3. Select Restore settings to their default values.
  4. Confirm with Reset.
  5. This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.Reset Chromium Edge

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
  2. Select Add-ons.
  3. In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.Remove extensions from Firefox

Reset the homepage:

  1. Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
  2. Choose Settings.
  3. Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.

Clear cookies and site data:

  1. Click Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Go to Privacy & Security section.
  3. Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
  4. Click on Clear Data...
  5. Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.Clear cookies and site data from Firefox

Reset Mozilla Firefox

If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
  2. Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.Reset Firefox 1
  3. Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
  4. Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.Reset Firefox 2

Remove from Google Chrome

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

  1. Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
  2. In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.Remove extensions from Chrome

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

  1. Click on Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
  3. Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
  4. Click Clear data.Clear cache and web data from Chrome

Change your homepage:

  1. Click menu and choose Settings.
  2. Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
  3. Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.

Reset Google Chrome:

If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
  3. Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
  4. Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Confirm with Reset settings.Reset Chrome 2

Delete from Safari

Remove dangerous extensions:

  1. Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
  2. Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.Remove extensions from Safari

Clear history and website data:

  1. Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
  2. Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.Clear history from Safari

Reset Safari:

  1. Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
  2. Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
  3. From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.Reset Safari

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