Fix: Don't Restart Your Computer Zeus Virus - Windows Infections Detected

While browsing the Internet in your favorite Internet web browser, you may suddenly receive a Mac or Windows error message threatening that you have received a virus and to not shut down your computer or it will cause problems. The error message is similar to the below.

****Don’t Restart Your Computer****

Windows Detected ZEUS Virus, The Infections detected, indicate recent downloads on the computer which in turn has created problems on the computer. Call technical support +XXX-XXX-XXXX and share this code B2957E to the Agent to Fix This.

This is a malware scam. Do not call any number or follow any of the directions the prompt gives you. This is a tech support scam and you should never call a number and code if you did nothing to generate one. Perform the following steps to remove the malware your computer may be infected with.

1. If you are on Windows or Mac, download and install Malwarebytes.

2. Perform a scan of your Operating Systems to scan for virus and malware threats and have them removed.

3. Finally, reset all your Internet Browsers per below.

            *Reset Internet Explorer to default settings

            *Reset Google Chrome to default settings

            *Reset Safari to default settings