877-498-8852

Got a call from this number to sell me computer virus protection. Said they were from Microsoft ?? Is this true / real ??

No it isn't! Its a scam.. The only persons who should be touching your computer is you, your manufacturer, Real Windows support that you have called and/or maybe a real live tech you see face to face! And be very very leery of numbers when you look to call the real ones, there are fake websites up. Never call numbers from pop ups either, thats scareware.

https://800notes.com/forum/ta-d51c56311625657 ... ing-put-to-rest

http://arstechnica.com/security/2015/08/my-br ... -lousy-malware/

http://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/experts-warn-o ... ws-10-1.2497682
http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/289062-csrss-exe-trojan.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Client/Server_Runtime_Subsystem
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/555021

https://800notes.com/forum/ta-b4c6bd59fca00c1 ... rs-with-lawsuit
http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/microsoft-sues ... ort-scam-720575
http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-sues-u ... support-outfit/
http://www.computerworld.com/article/2861459/ ... th-lawsuit.html

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-release ... mmers-took-more
http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases ... rt-refund-scams
http://consumerist.com/2014/01/03/that-guy-on ... ably-a-scammer/
http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Cold-Call-Tech ... on-150170.shtml
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2012/10/pecon.shtm
http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/989316
http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=13376

https://www.apple.com/legal/more-resources/phishing/

http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-a-Fake-Anti-Virus-Program-%28Scareware%29

I never knowingly click on ads, etc. or attachments sent to me, but somehow my tablet has become infected.  A box pops up that includes the name http://brandonvon and the phone number 877-498-8852.  Not calling them, but I also cannot use my Safari.  I thought that Apple products were immune to this.

Sorry to say, Apple is guilty of bending the truth.  Immunity has been Apple's big selling point, so they don't want to let the cat out of the bag.  Google "Apple malware," "can Macs get infected with spyware" or anything similar and enjoy reading!  Apples are safer than PCs, but you still need a good security suite (and rely on their tech support over Apple's).  My experience is that most Apple store employees (including the "geniuses") are poorly trained in security and well trained to sell you more Apple stuff.

No computer is immune to hacking. Anyone who tells you otherwise is either a fool, an obnoxious fan-boy, or is a scammer hoping you will be the next mark to rip off.

Thanks for part of the domain name, we need more information.

It could have been :

brandonvon.com
brandonvon.net
brandonvon.org
brandonvon.info

or a large number of other extensions.

Scam drive by website claiming you need to call them about .net file missing due to malware.  Threatens registry damage, etc.  Claim to be Microsoft. I just shut the window without clicking anything in it.

This number is a criminal activity with intent to steal whatever they can from YOU!
The idiot callers are people who cannot get a legit job & are stupid enough to continue their lives as the worst kind of scum !
They prey on the innocent, especially seniors, to support their illegal behavior.

COMPUTER VIRUS - NOT - My computer opened up a new tab and said it was a computer virus and for me to call microsoft at 1-877-498-8852. Said do not turn off your computer blah blah blah. I called and they wanted $250 to clean the virus. Bite me.