LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Google is warning users about the grave issue, which might result in them being the target of thieves, and giving them advice on the warning signals to watch out for.
If your browser is infected, you could be subject to spam advertising, be watched, or have your personal data stolen.
According to Google statements: “If you’re experiencing some of these issues with Chrome, your computer may be infected with malware or unwanted software.”
If you start to notice pop-up advertisements or new tabs that won’t close, your browsers may be infected.
Google cites the possibility of your homepage or default search engine starting to change without your consent as the second warning indication, and the emergence of unwelcome Chrome toolbars or extensions as the third warning sign.
Additionally, you might get warnings about viruses or corrupted hardware, or you might discover that your browser experience has been hijacked and that you are being forwarded to strange websites or advertisements.
You should take precautions to safeguard your browser if you encounter any of those problems.
Launching Chrome and selecting settings from the menu at the upper right of the screen will accomplish this.
Pick Reset Settings > Restore Settings To Their Original Defaults > Reset Settings from there.
Google explained: “If you reset your browser settings, you might need to turn some extensions back on.
“To turn extensions on, at the top right, click More More and then More Tools and then Extensions. Only turn on extensions you trust.”
Furthermore, Google said: “Watch out for things that look too good to be true.
“Winning a contest or getting expensive copyrighted content at no charge is sometimes a trick to get you to download malware.
“If you haven’t recently run a virus scanner, be wary of warnings about viruses or infected devices.
“The site might be trying to scare you into downloading unwanted software.
“Only download files or visit sites that you know are secure.”