Phishing Pop Ups -

This is the most common variety. The pop-up claims your Windows or macOS system has been locked due to suspicious activity. It provides a "toll-free" number for Microsoft or Apple Support.

: Press Option + Command + Esc to open the Force Quit menu, select your browser, and click Force Quit . phishing pop ups

Phishing pop-ups often live on "free" movie streaming sites, illegal download portals, and adult content sites. This is the most common variety

If the pop-up won't let you close the tab: select your browser