The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messages Home Categories Spamming The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messages 150 150 156.83K 2 10y ago 2016-06-06T10:18:10-05:00 7y ago 2018-12-11T13:41:22-05:00 Online Threat Alerts (OTA) If the pop-up message below: "Android Launcher Update Required." shows up on your phone while you are browsing the web or using a certain app, please do not follow the instructions in it, just ignore it because it is a fake. The fake message was created by cybercriminals to frighten and trick mobile users into visiting malicious websites, downloading malicious apps, visiting phishing websites that steal personal and financial information, or visiting spam websites. If the message popups on your mobile device and prevent you from doing anything else, please press the "Home" button on your mobile device, which will take you to the Home screen. Then, use the "Recent Apps" button to close the browser window or the app that is displaying the fake message. Or, just restart your mobile device. The Malicious "Android Launcher Update Required" MessageThe page atwww.mobiley.xyz says:You must update your Android Launcher now or your phone will locked within 1 dayOk.Android Launcher Update RequiredDue to the latest report hacking event targeting BLU Dash C Music Android phone, we released a launcher update, and it is required for every Android phone.If you do not upgrade your BLU Dash C Music phone will be locked with 1 dayCancel Update NowAndroid users whose mobile devices are constantly getting pop-ups, can do the following to fix the problem:Open your web browser on your Android phone and let the page load,Go to "Settings,"Click "Privacy,"Click "Clear your Private Data" or "Clear browsing data,"Clear your "Browser History" and Cache.Also,go to "Settings"change your "Homepage" to something else, if "www.hetria.xyz" is set as your default Homepage.Go back to "Settings"Go to "Application Manager"Remove all unknown apps, or apps you think may be causing the popups.The fake message is similar to the following:Fake and Spam Advertisement: "Your Android Has (5) Virus!"Beware of "Your Android Has Been Infected With A Virus" Fake Messages Check the comment section below for answers or additional information. Share what you know, or ask a question about this article by leaving a comment below. Online Threat Alerts (OTA) is not affiliated with or endorsed by any trademark owner mentioned in this article. Some of the information in samples in this article may have been impersonated or spoofed. Save + Was this article helpful? (2) (0) More For You 8776982623 Chase Fraud Department Number Scam Text Is Crossnary a Scam? Review of the Online Store Is Sekdvbuwe Win a Scam Online Store? Is morgarn.com an Untrustworthy Online Store? 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Report it and I was actually looking up my ex spouse and this popped up dajones450p.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userOct 19, 2019 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Dhaka, BangladeshDid my phone really get locked? By the way I pressed ok but the page was unavailable.infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoOct 19, 2019 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoNo, the message is a fake.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMar 20, 2019 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Bratislava, Bratislavský, SlovakiaI got this every single day and even if I restart my phone and download antivirus, nothing.This is the message:"plus: within 3 days the phone will be locked! do you want to avoid it? pay off the installments immediately! in order to clarify this issue, please call 48 601 102 607"infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMar 20, 2019 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoDo the following:Open your web browser on your Android phone and let the page load.Go to "Settings," Click "Privacy."Click "Clear your Private."Clear your "Browser History" and Cache.Also, go to "Settings" and change your "Homepage" to www.google.comIf the popup continues, remove unwanted or unknown apps from your device. This is because there maybe malicious app called adware that are generating the popups.If all fails, backup your data and do a factory reset.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJul 28, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Perry Hall, Maryland, United StatesI have a persistent warning on my galaxy S9 when I use the weather app that says my phone will stop working within 24 if I don't do an update. I can't get rid of it and cannot see hourly weather. How can I make this stop appearing.Thanksdoug.schaff-comcast.netinfohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJul 28, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoYou may have a free app that is displaying ads. Remove each app until you have discovered the one that is causing the problem.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJul 22, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Aiken, South Carolina, United StatesAwesome. I had a feeling it was fake, so I went on my computer to look it upan anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJun 28, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesI can not get the website that sent that msg about android launcher needs to be updated and the phone has virus to get of the web page. Any ideas?an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJun 10, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Pontiac, Michigan, United StatesHere is another scam:"Mobile Cleaner Update RequiredDue to the hacking event reported on 6/9/2018, we have released a new Cleaner update and it is recommended it be applied to every Samsung SM-N950U phone.Please update your Samsung SM-N950U device now by installing the latest Cleaner version: it takes up to 10 seconds to do.0:00 If you do not do this, your Samsung device will stop working within 24 hours."an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJun 15, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Rancho Cordova, California, United StatesI have received the same exact messagean anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMay 1, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazilhxxp://post.adult-na.info/dfndr/This site is not possible to remove from my Samsung. I have done all the steps mentioned, but I am still with this message on my browser.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userApr 10, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Tacoma, Washington, United StatesCheck just got one right now. Not sure how to put a picture here tho and it just popped up and I'm on the fire tablet 49 dollar 7 hd. I usually get updates that are way different looking and use words factory reset to do this and will take one time or could take time.This one I just got gas light blue lettering at top and headline says,,,"DFNDR Update for LG Recommended. Blue line then I'm black smaller typing... Due to the latest report hacking event targeting LG ms550,we released a DFNDR update,and it is recommended for every phone. If you do not upgrade,your LG ms 550 might be slowed down and your battery"an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJun 24, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesCan you help me because I was browsing one day and a thing pop up saying "Update your android cleaner or your battery will slow down" can you help me, do that or tell me what's the heck is happening; by the way I have a LG k20Vinfohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJun 24, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoIt is a fake message. Just restart your mobile device.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userApr 4, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United StatesHello I have the same problem and it said something of needing to update my phone if not my phone wouldn't work in 24 hours.It also had a voice coming from the popup but I don't know what it said. I quickly exited that popup cause I panicked especially with the voice. Then later I cleared my browser history. I also used Max cleaner to check for viruses and it said there was none. Am I OK? I'm really worried my phone got hacked.infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoApr 4, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoYou are Ok. Just remember never to download applications from untrustworthy or suspicious websites.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userApr 4, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United StatesAlso is it normal that I get pop ups from using websites like sparknotesinfohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoApr 4, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoIf they are using some types of advertisers that use popup and annoying ads.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userApr 4, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United StatesThank you so much! Also how did it manage to have a voice come out loudly from my phone? And is Max cleaner a reliable antivirus app?infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoApr 4, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoThat is easy if you are a computer programmer. The sound is made with HTML code and sound file.We do not know much about that anti virus, but there are other popular ones that we recommend. Use the Search Tool above to search for "Free Antivirus".an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMar 31, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Newbury, England, United KingdomI received a android voice message on my Sony experia, and numbers that I can't remember, saying don't ignore this message update or your Sony experia will shut down in one dayPressed update just took me to a blank page with links on top just turned phone off and back on again.hxxp://private.com is a bit untrustworthy, It an adult website that I recently signed up to you pay and it also uses your mobile data rapidly they say they resolved it but didn't they have my visa bank card details and email I panicked and withdrew all my cash from my bank account and will be ordering new card immediately after leaving hxxp://private.com.I went to hxxp://xHamster.com and realized that hxxp://private.com model where their plus could download perfectly legal as soon as I came out from private which doesn't let my mobile download I pay for subscription and as I said uses my data extremely rapidly for short videos.I typed in to xHamster claudia rossI a private model immediately the fake message appeared or I hope so or my phone with shut down at 2:30pm United Kingdom today the customer service guy from hxxp://private.com.I emailed my complaints and my cancellation. John MavrikI is his name he give me correct information but their is no doubt that working message came from hxxp://private.com which makes them untrustworthy in that regard.thank you, should I worry that my phone will shut down, lolinfohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMar 31, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoNo, you should not worry that your phone will shutdown, it is just another fake message or scam.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJan 21, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Liberal, Kansas, United States"Android Launcher Update RequiredDue to latest report hacking event targeting Samsung Galaxy Luna Android phone, we released a Launcher update, and it is required for every android phone.If you do not upgrade, your Samsung Galaxy Luna phone will be locked within 1 day."This is the message from hxxp://systemdotapp.com. Is this site safe?an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJan 22, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Detroit, Michigan, United Statesno they are criminalsinfohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJan 21, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoThe website is not safe.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJan 21, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Waycross, Georgia, United StatesAye,I get the pop up Warning: you have (23) viruses Over and over and over again. I usually ignore but just now I have popup message: "device will lock in 1 day due to samsung hacking." I appreciate the article so danke!an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userDec 26, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Tyler, Texas, United StatesOne question, I hit ok and nothing happened it didn't take me to a shady website or anything and I got the popup once, should I be concerned?an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJan 5, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesYEP, its allowing other stuff in now.infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoDec 26, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoNo, there is no need to be concerned, once you have not downloaded and installed an app.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userDec 26, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Tyler, Texas, United StatesI got the pop-up and hit ok and nothing happened. Am I Ok?infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoDec 26, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoYes, once you have not downloaded and installed an app.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userNov 23, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Everett, Washington, United StatesI accidentally downloaded the app and it wanted me to install the SurfEasy VPN and it showed my information on the app. After reading this I deleted the app and cleared browser history, but is that enough?infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoNov 23, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoYes, that is enough.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userNov 2, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: London, England, United KingdomI had a pop up saying my mobile would be locked in one day unless I activated a mobile cleaner. Is this true?an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userNov 19, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Norfolk, Virginia, United StatesYes, I am unable to get pass this warning.infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoNov 2, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoNo, it is not true.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJun 12, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Tallinn, Harjumaa, EstoniaMy phone also started to vibrate, but I did not download anything, just closed the browser and the message did not pop up anymore. I'm just thinking is it safe to use this phone now. Reading the comments and answers below I guess i'm ok. . .infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJun 12, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoYes, it is ok to use your phone. The vibration was caused by a set of instructions that cannot harm your phone.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJun 12, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Tallinn, Harjumaa, EstoniaOk, thank you. I have one more question - I was redirected to several sites during this incident and some of the sites are quite suspicious, for example: one of them trackmedia101. Could automatically open sites somehow harm my phone or somehow be dangerous later?infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJun 12, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoOnly if you download and install software from the website you were taken. Therefore, to be safe, never download software or apps from websites you are not familiar with.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJun 3, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: New York, United StatesThank you, this article was extremely helpful. I do have an Android phone, but had multiple messages showing up in SafarI on my iPad telling my I had to hurry or my phone would be locked. I cleared the browser history and cache on the iPad, and it seem to be fine now.The whole thing was very suspicious, but I know people who have gotten into big trouble by "clicking on the link." NEVER click the link!an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMay 10, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Los Angeles, California, United StatesI got one stating that if I didn't update my virus protection, my phone would be locked. I accidentally pressed OK and my phone vibrated twice, but I managed to get out of the tab before a page loaded or additional dialogues were created. I downloaded AVG and it said nothing's wrong-- am I okay?infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMay 10, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoYes, you are ok.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userNov 24, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Tbilisi, Tbilisi, GeorgiaTank you very much.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMay 2, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Omaha, Nebraska, United StatesI was on iphone going through safarI when it popped up. I clicked launch and it took me to the app store to download a VPN. I clicked the VPN to install however midway through the download I canceled it. Do they already have my information? Because nothing fully downloaded? Am I ok?infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMay 3, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoYou are ok. The purpose of the popup is to trick you into downloading the VPN client, which may be malicious.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMay 3, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Omaha, Nebraska, United StatesSo because it was halfway downloaded there was no way for them to steal my info? Or can they while the app was still downloading?infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMay 3, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoNo, the complete app has to be downloaded first before it can work.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMay 3, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Omaha, Nebraska, United StatesAlright, thank you for all the help ❤
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJan 12, 2020 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Haßfurt, Bavaria, GermanyI did not mean to see this! Report it and I was actually looking up my ex spouse and this popped up dajones450p.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userOct 19, 2019 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Dhaka, BangladeshDid my phone really get locked? By the way I pressed ok but the page was unavailable.
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoOct 19, 2019 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoNo, the message is a fake.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMar 20, 2019 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Bratislava, Bratislavský, SlovakiaI got this every single day and even if I restart my phone and download antivirus, nothing.This is the message:"plus: within 3 days the phone will be locked! do you want to avoid it? pay off the installments immediately! in order to clarify this issue, please call 48 601 102 607"
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMar 20, 2019 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoDo the following:Open your web browser on your Android phone and let the page load.Go to "Settings," Click "Privacy."Click "Clear your Private."Clear your "Browser History" and Cache.Also, go to "Settings" and change your "Homepage" to www.google.comIf the popup continues, remove unwanted or unknown apps from your device. This is because there maybe malicious app called adware that are generating the popups.If all fails, backup your data and do a factory reset.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJul 28, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Perry Hall, Maryland, United StatesI have a persistent warning on my galaxy S9 when I use the weather app that says my phone will stop working within 24 if I don't do an update. I can't get rid of it and cannot see hourly weather. How can I make this stop appearing.Thanksdoug.schaff-comcast.net
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJul 28, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoYou may have a free app that is displaying ads. Remove each app until you have discovered the one that is causing the problem.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJul 22, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Aiken, South Carolina, United StatesAwesome. I had a feeling it was fake, so I went on my computer to look it up
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJun 28, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesI can not get the website that sent that msg about android launcher needs to be updated and the phone has virus to get of the web page. Any ideas?
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJun 10, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Pontiac, Michigan, United StatesHere is another scam:"Mobile Cleaner Update RequiredDue to the hacking event reported on 6/9/2018, we have released a new Cleaner update and it is recommended it be applied to every Samsung SM-N950U phone.Please update your Samsung SM-N950U device now by installing the latest Cleaner version: it takes up to 10 seconds to do.0:00 If you do not do this, your Samsung device will stop working within 24 hours."
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJun 15, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Rancho Cordova, California, United StatesI have received the same exact message
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMay 1, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazilhxxp://post.adult-na.info/dfndr/This site is not possible to remove from my Samsung. I have done all the steps mentioned, but I am still with this message on my browser.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userApr 10, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Tacoma, Washington, United StatesCheck just got one right now. Not sure how to put a picture here tho and it just popped up and I'm on the fire tablet 49 dollar 7 hd. I usually get updates that are way different looking and use words factory reset to do this and will take one time or could take time.This one I just got gas light blue lettering at top and headline says,,,"DFNDR Update for LG Recommended. Blue line then I'm black smaller typing... Due to the latest report hacking event targeting LG ms550,we released a DFNDR update,and it is recommended for every phone. If you do not upgrade,your LG ms 550 might be slowed down and your battery"
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJun 24, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesCan you help me because I was browsing one day and a thing pop up saying "Update your android cleaner or your battery will slow down" can you help me, do that or tell me what's the heck is happening; by the way I have a LG k20V
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJun 24, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoIt is a fake message. Just restart your mobile device.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userApr 4, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United StatesHello I have the same problem and it said something of needing to update my phone if not my phone wouldn't work in 24 hours.It also had a voice coming from the popup but I don't know what it said. I quickly exited that popup cause I panicked especially with the voice. Then later I cleared my browser history. I also used Max cleaner to check for viruses and it said there was none. Am I OK? I'm really worried my phone got hacked.
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoApr 4, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoYou are Ok. Just remember never to download applications from untrustworthy or suspicious websites.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userApr 4, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United StatesAlso is it normal that I get pop ups from using websites like sparknotes
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoApr 4, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoIf they are using some types of advertisers that use popup and annoying ads.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userApr 4, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United StatesThank you so much! Also how did it manage to have a voice come out loudly from my phone? And is Max cleaner a reliable antivirus app?
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoApr 4, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoThat is easy if you are a computer programmer. The sound is made with HTML code and sound file.We do not know much about that anti virus, but there are other popular ones that we recommend. Use the Search Tool above to search for "Free Antivirus".
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMar 31, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Newbury, England, United KingdomI received a android voice message on my Sony experia, and numbers that I can't remember, saying don't ignore this message update or your Sony experia will shut down in one dayPressed update just took me to a blank page with links on top just turned phone off and back on again.hxxp://private.com is a bit untrustworthy, It an adult website that I recently signed up to you pay and it also uses your mobile data rapidly they say they resolved it but didn't they have my visa bank card details and email I panicked and withdrew all my cash from my bank account and will be ordering new card immediately after leaving hxxp://private.com.I went to hxxp://xHamster.com and realized that hxxp://private.com model where their plus could download perfectly legal as soon as I came out from private which doesn't let my mobile download I pay for subscription and as I said uses my data extremely rapidly for short videos.I typed in to xHamster claudia rossI a private model immediately the fake message appeared or I hope so or my phone with shut down at 2:30pm United Kingdom today the customer service guy from hxxp://private.com.I emailed my complaints and my cancellation. John MavrikI is his name he give me correct information but their is no doubt that working message came from hxxp://private.com which makes them untrustworthy in that regard.thank you, should I worry that my phone will shut down, lol
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMar 31, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoNo, you should not worry that your phone will shutdown, it is just another fake message or scam.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJan 21, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Liberal, Kansas, United States"Android Launcher Update RequiredDue to latest report hacking event targeting Samsung Galaxy Luna Android phone, we released a Launcher update, and it is required for every android phone.If you do not upgrade, your Samsung Galaxy Luna phone will be locked within 1 day."This is the message from hxxp://systemdotapp.com. Is this site safe?
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJan 22, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Detroit, Michigan, United Statesno they are criminals
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJan 21, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoThe website is not safe.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJan 21, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Waycross, Georgia, United StatesAye,I get the pop up Warning: you have (23) viruses Over and over and over again. I usually ignore but just now I have popup message: "device will lock in 1 day due to samsung hacking." I appreciate the article so danke!
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userDec 26, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Tyler, Texas, United StatesOne question, I hit ok and nothing happened it didn't take me to a shady website or anything and I got the popup once, should I be concerned?
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJan 5, 2018 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesYEP, its allowing other stuff in now.
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoDec 26, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoNo, there is no need to be concerned, once you have not downloaded and installed an app.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userDec 26, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Tyler, Texas, United StatesI got the pop-up and hit ok and nothing happened. Am I Ok?
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoDec 26, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoYes, once you have not downloaded and installed an app.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userNov 23, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Everett, Washington, United StatesI accidentally downloaded the app and it wanted me to install the SurfEasy VPN and it showed my information on the app. After reading this I deleted the app and cleared browser history, but is that enough?
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoNov 23, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoYes, that is enough.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userNov 2, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: London, England, United KingdomI had a pop up saying my mobile would be locked in one day unless I activated a mobile cleaner. Is this true?
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userNov 19, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Norfolk, Virginia, United StatesYes, I am unable to get pass this warning.
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoNov 2, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoNo, it is not true.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJun 12, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Tallinn, Harjumaa, EstoniaMy phone also started to vibrate, but I did not download anything, just closed the browser and the message did not pop up anymore. I'm just thinking is it safe to use this phone now. Reading the comments and answers below I guess i'm ok. . .
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJun 12, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoYes, it is ok to use your phone. The vibration was caused by a set of instructions that cannot harm your phone.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJun 12, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Tallinn, Harjumaa, EstoniaOk, thank you. I have one more question - I was redirected to several sites during this incident and some of the sites are quite suspicious, for example: one of them trackmedia101. Could automatically open sites somehow harm my phone or somehow be dangerous later?
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJun 12, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoOnly if you download and install software from the website you were taken. Therefore, to be safe, never download software or apps from websites you are not familiar with.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJun 3, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: New York, United StatesThank you, this article was extremely helpful. I do have an Android phone, but had multiple messages showing up in SafarI on my iPad telling my I had to hurry or my phone would be locked. I cleared the browser history and cache on the iPad, and it seem to be fine now.The whole thing was very suspicious, but I know people who have gotten into big trouble by "clicking on the link." NEVER click the link!
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMay 10, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Los Angeles, California, United StatesI got one stating that if I didn't update my virus protection, my phone would be locked. I accidentally pressed OK and my phone vibrated twice, but I managed to get out of the tab before a page loaded or additional dialogues were created. I downloaded AVG and it said nothing's wrong-- am I okay?
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMay 10, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoYes, you are ok.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userNov 24, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Tbilisi, Tbilisi, GeorgiaTank you very much.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMay 2, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Omaha, Nebraska, United StatesI was on iphone going through safarI when it popped up. I clicked launch and it took me to the app store to download a VPN. I clicked the VPN to install however midway through the download I canceled it. Do they already have my information? Because nothing fully downloaded? Am I ok?
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMay 3, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoYou are ok. The purpose of the popup is to trick you into downloading the VPN client, which may be malicious.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMay 3, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Omaha, Nebraska, United StatesSo because it was halfway downloaded there was no way for them to steal my info? Or can they while the app was still downloading?
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMay 3, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious MessagesinfoNo, the complete app has to be downloaded first before it can work.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMay 3, 2017 by The "Android Launcher Update Required" Fake and Malicious Messagesan anonymous user from: Omaha, Nebraska, United StatesAlright, thank you for all the help ❤