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You’re browsing the web, and suddenly a loud beep. A flashing red tab screams: “YOUR COMPUTER IS INFECTED – CALL MICROSOFT NOW.” Your heart rate spikes. But wait—you haven’t downloaded anything shady. Or have you? how to stop virus notifications