A pop-up message appearing in the Google Chrome browser has recently been spotted, tricking users into downloading an alleged font pack. However, it was detected to be carrying malware.

Google may put an end to pop-up dialogs, a technique used by scammers to scare computer and smartphone users into paying for things they really don't need.

Tech wizard Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson addresses the notion of pulling the plug on a computer if you receive a suspicious pop-up message.

Pop-up vulnerability found in major browsers Flaw could trick Web surfers into giving away personal information by popping up a malicious dialog box in front of a trusted Web site.

Here's what to do if you get a pop-up on your computer with an urgent security message ...