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  • Active
  • Severity: Medium
  • Adware
  • Windows, Mac
  • Verified · Apr 2018

How to remove Dangerous try to get an access to your personal logins

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

Julie Splinters · Anti-malware specialist

“Dangerous try to get an access to your personal logins” is a tech support scam which might leave your pockets empty

Dangerous try to get an access to your personal logins virus

“There was a dangerous try to get an access to your personal logins” is a fake alert that reappears during users’ browsing sessions. Typically, such messages show up once users enter suspicious websites. However, you can also get spammed with “Dangerous try to get an access to your personal logins” pop-ups if you have an adware[1] program installed on your machine.

SUMMARY
Name There was a dangerous try to get an access to your personal logins
Type Adware
Sub-type Tech support scam
Affected browsers Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, etc.
Symptoms Intrusive ads, redirects
Distribution Software bundling
Elimination  Download and install FortectIntego. Otherwise, you can check our manual guide below

Adware related to “Dangerous try to get an access to your personal logins” scam typically infiltrates computers without permission. Additionally, it starts disrupting browsing sessions by generating intrusive advertisements in various forms (pop-ups, banners, deals, offers, coupons, etc.), causing redirects and slowing down Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or other browsers.

“Dangerous try to get an access to your personal logins” virus is not a unique cyberthreat. There are plenty similar tech support scams on the web, including Zeus virus detected, Google Chrome Critical ERROR, Microsoft Warning Alert, and Chrome Security Warning.

All of these scams fall into the scareware[2] category and have incredibly similar functionality. Their primary goal is to make victims panic and call the provided number in order to fix the allegedly damaged PC. In this case, users are asked using +1 844 243-2014. However, you should never fall for this and similar alerts as they have nothing to do with a real state of your computer.

“There was a dangerous try to get an access to your personal logins” hoax informs users that there was a dangerous attempt to access their logins and personal information. Apparently, Firewall blocked the connection. Nevertheless, the personal data is still in danger, and the trojan virus may have already damaged the hard drive and its contents. Thus, cybercrooks urge users to contact fake Microsoft tech support to make sure that nothing happened to the HDD.

However, it is all a hoax, and the only threat that affects users PCs is adware. Therefore, simply close your browser and remove Dangerous try to get an access to your personal logins virus immediately. You can install FortectIntego for that and run a full system scan.

Dangerous try to get an access to your personal logins alert targets Google Chrome users, however, it can affect any browser. Thus, there is another sign of a scam. If you get a similar message on a Firefox or other browser, don’t even read the message and close it down.

Note that some warning messages can be legitimate (red screen) but you will be never asked to contact anyone via the phone, neither will you be prompted to give away any personal information.

Inexperienced users who contact cybercrooks are at risk of:

  • Receiving a large bill charged for the phone made to fake technicians;
  • Being asked remote access to their machine. It can eventually lead to malware installation (such as keyloggers which can record all the data typed on a keyboard);
  • Being pushed to download and install bogus software and pay for it;
  • Being urged to subscribe to useless services;
  • Exposing personal information (such as credentials, name, home address and similar) to cybercrooks when asked, etc.

It goes without saying that you should never contact these thieves as all they want is your money or personal information (it could be later used for illegal purposes). If these messages don’t leave you alone, you should perform “Dangerous try to get an access to your personal logins” removal.

Dangerous try to get an access to your personal logins scam

Adware can be included in software bundles

Adware is a piece of software that most users would not download and install deliberately (no wonder, as it only causes frustration). Thus, unwanted programs creators found an effective method to distribute their software – via freeware bundling.

Free software developers inject their installers with adware or other PUPs and deceptively try to make users to install these rogue programs. It is evident by the proposal of using Recommended/Quick settings. Thus, be aware that this is a trick used to make you install additional components.

Therefore, it is essential to pick Advanced or Custom settings and remove all the additional offered applications. Most importantly – never rush the installation process.

Removal guide for Dangerous try to get an access to your personal logins scam

If you see a message on the red screen – do not panic. All you have to do is remove “Dangerous try to get an access to your personal logins” virus from your machine and proceed with normal web browsing sessions. You can do that either manually or automatically.

Manual “Dangerous try to get an access to your personal logins” removal can be a bit tricky as it requires certain computer knowledge. Therefore, if you are experienced with PCs and their operation – advance with this method. You can find an illustrated guide below.

For most users, security researchers[3] recommend automatic removal option. For that, simply download and install one of the suggested security programs, bring it up to date and run a full system scan. This process usually takes only a few moments, so it is a very convenient elimination process.

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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