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Microsoft Defender hack possible

Anonymous
2023-06-21T16:41:09+00:00

My wife is using her laptop with MS Windows 11 and getting a message that she should call a number to get her security straightened out due to a Defender hack. We don't trust the number listed so what number can we call from Microsoft to get tech support?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-06-21T17:13:38+00:00

    Hello,

    Thanks for reaching out! I'm Microsoft user like you.

    Yes that can be spam or phishing call, please do to Call or Respond such numbers.

    In case of additional questions, reach out back to me, and I will be happy to help and try our best to resolve your issue.

    Best Regards,
    Prakash

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-06-21T16:49:17+00:00

    The PC is infected with malware, unless its an email msg, in which case its a scam

    Usually a new system would have a pre-installed trial of either Norton or McAfee Security

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