Solved Win 7 Security Warning?

tjg79

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Hi,

I was browsing a webpage and got a security warning pop-up box. A screen shot of the pop-up is attached. Is this a Win 7 security warning? I don't think it's an ESET Smart Security 7 security warning. I suspect it's a malware trick.

Thank you for your assistance.

Regards

security warning.jpg
 

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Well, every warning about unsigned drivers I ever remember seeing went more along the lines of "Windows can't verify the publisher ......." etc. So offhand I'd agree with you about it being a malware trick. Have you ran your malware and A/V scans yet?
 

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MSI GE72VR Apache Pro-416
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Windows 10x64 Build 1709
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Intel i7 7700HQ Kaby Lake
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Micro-Star Intl. MS-179B (U3C1)
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16 GB DDR4 @2400
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Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060
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Edge
It turns out to be a Java security warning. See the link below. I think Java should indicate that it's a Java security warning on the pop-up box. Otherwise, you don't know if it's a malware trick that will load something no matter what button you click.

What should I do when I see a security prompt from Java?

Regards
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1
CPU
Intel i7-980x @ 3.6GHz
Motherboard
Intel DX58SO
Memory
Corsair 12GB DDR3 RAM (3x4GB)
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 SC
Sound Card
Intel High Definition 7.1 Audio Subsystem - Realtek ALC889
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual Display - LG Electronics Flatron L227WTG
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050 60Hz 32-bit
Hard Drives
2 Seagate Constellation ST1000NM0033 1TB SATA 6Gb/s HDDs configured as Intel SATA Array 0, RST RAID 1, Vol. 0 (C:\) & Vol. 1 (D:\), & 2 Seagate Barracuda ST500DM002 500GB SATA 6Gb/s HDDs configured as Intel SATA Array 1 RST RAID 1, Vol. 0 (E:\)
PSU
Corsair HX850W
Case
Antec P182
Cooling
Stock Intel i7-980x Cooling Solution + 4 120mm Case Fans
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless Multimedia Keyboard 1.1
Mouse
Microsoft Standard Wireless Optical Mouse
Internet Speed
DSL - 3.0 Mb/s download 768 Kb/s upload
Antivirus
ESET Smart Security 12, Defender & SuperAntiSpyware Pro
Browser
Firefox Quantum 64-bit
Other Info
Optical Drives: Pioneer DVR-216R & TSSTcorp SH-S223Q, Anker USB 3.0 PCI-E Card, Hauppauge WinTV-HVR 2250 Dual TV Tuner Board for Windows Media Center, Bose Companion 3 Series II multimedia speaker system, APC Smart-UPS SMT1500
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