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SupportScam:MSIL/Tifine.A
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat.
This SupportScam malware displays messages that ask you to call a tech support number.
For more help on how to spot and stop this threat, read:
Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find hidden malware.
Protect your sensitive information
This threat tries to steal your sensitive and confidential information. If you think your information has been stolen, see:
You should change your passwords after you've removed this threat:
Use cloud protection
Use cloud protection to help guard against the latest malware threats. It’s turned on by default for Microsoft Security Essentials and Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10.
Go to Settings > Update & security > Windows Defender > Windows Defender Security Center > Virus & threat protection > Virus & threat protection settings and make sure that your Cloud-based Protection settings is turned On.
Get more help
You can also see our advanced troubleshooting page for more help or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
If you’re using Windows XP, see our Windows XP end of support page.
