You Are Using An Older Version Of Chrome fake alert

Cyber schemers attempt to deceive unsuspecting PC users in multiple ways, and the alert saying "You Are Using An Older Version Of Chrome" may be found fake in some cases. The wording You Are Using An Older Version Of Chrome can be used to victimize people, so you should beware of deceitful full-browser-window notifications encouraging you to update your Chrome browser.

It has recently found that the You Are Using An Older Version Of Chrome fake alert is used to spread a potentially unwanted program known as NetSupport Manager RAT, but other malicious programs may be spread as well. The fake alert encouraging the user to consider installing an update is displayed on corrupted websites, so sometimes it is very easy to fall victim to cyber schemers on seemingly reputable websites. In order to prevent the installation of a fake update, download the necessary programs from the official website or through the built-in updater.

The same formulation You Are Using An Older Version Of Chrome was used in 2015 by a browser hijacker, which was compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. The attackers had not bothered to modify the heading "You Are Using An Older Version Of Chrome" to differ on different browsers, so Firefox and Internet Explorer users were presented with the same warning calming that the present version of the Chrome browser could be outdated. The fake warning was displayed by browser-updater.com, which took over the shortcuts of the browsers so that every time a browser is launched, the startup page browser-updater.com containing the fake alert is loaded.

In the case with the You Are Using An Older Version Of Chrome fake alert displayed by a corrupted website, it might be enough to navigate away and not access that website again. There are multiple websites designed to spread malware or redirect the visitor to another malicious domain. However, avoiding obscure websites may be insufficient because the You Are Using An Older Version Of Chrome fake alert may be displayed by an adware program, which is usually installed as a browser extension, and which is compatible with several web browsers, including the most popular ones such as Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.

Adware programs are undesirable applications that display advertisements that promoting various products and services. The program displaying those ads functions as a means for various third parties to deliver their advertisement to the end user. Usually the developers of the adware program do not accept responsibility for the content provided to the user, which means that the user interacts with the different advertisements at her own risk.

If you have noticed that the You Are Using An Older Version Of Chrome fake alert has been displayed several times, it is odds-on that an ad-supported program is running on the computer. The program disturbing your browsing sessions should be removed from the computer, which you can do in two ways that are discussed further.

Before moving to the removal of the You Are Using An Older Version Of Chrome fake alert, it is important to note that there are numerous deceitful warnings, also known as scams, aimed at making you install some malware so that remote attackers can access your computer. Treat all pop-up notifications skeptically, and bear in mind that you can update your software through its official website. You should also bear in mind that some scam warnings may encourage you to contact a technical support help desk. Do not take the bait because calling the number given may lead to unwanted consequences.

In order to get rid of the You Are Using An Older Version Of Chrome fake alert, use the following removal guide or implement a reputable security tool. If you are dealing with an adware program, an anti-malware program will remove the unwanted program along with other harmful files if any are present on the PC. More important, the security program will keep many online threats at bay so that you can browse the Internet safely. Online threats differ and have different purposes, but each of them is created with the intention of taking advantage of you, so do not hesitate to shield the PC properly so that no cyber criminal accesses your device.

How to remove the You Are Using An Older Version Of Chrome fake alert

Internet Explorer

1. Click the gear icon in the upper-right corner of the browser.
2. Select Manage Add-ons.
3. Uninstall extensions that you have not installed yourself.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the three-line button in the top-right corner.
2. Click Add-ons.
3. Remove questionable extension.

Google Chrome

1. Click the menu button in the top right.
2. Select the option More tools.
3. Click Extensions.
4. Remove undesirable extensions.