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This only applies to PDFs.
How to Protect from PDF Virus?
1. Disable JavaScript on your PDF reader: If you are using Adobe Reader then Open Adobe Reader and go to “Edit -> Preferences” or simply press “CTRL + K”. From the sidebar, select JavaScript and uncheck “Enable Acrobat JavaScript”.
Do not allow PDF reader to execute Non-PDF files using external application.
Disable PDF reader from Startup programs of Windows.
Keep Macros disabled. Malicious files might persuade you to enable but you should not unless very much necessary.
Do not download or open file attachment sent by unknown email sender.
Ensure Windows OS, PDF reader program and Antivirus is up to date.
Backup regularly and keep it encrypted.
Source: https://www.malwarefox.com/can-pdf-have-virus/
The source also mentions using virustotal. Unless your computer is somehow already compromized then the JavaScript inside the PDF cannot be executed so it is safe to download and then upload to virustotal to check it for virus.
just have one shitty antivirus.
You certainly don't need 3 thats for sure.
Also a firewall is not a virus detector. They are 2 separate apps (even if they appear together).
ChromeOS is updated regularly and google stops viruses from working.
Also you can use this:
https://www.malwarefox.com/chrome-virus-scan/
https://www.malwarefox.com/factory-resetting-android-remove-viruses/
I must have read faulty information. or remembered it wrong. I apologize for my ignorance. however I have attached a article that you and I may benefit from brushing over. safe travels.
I think this link will help: https://www.malwarefox.com/fix-google-redirects-to-bing/
Obviously try reluaching or resetting chrome too. Go to the 3 dots on the top right and go to settings. From there go to advanced and press reset and cleanup. If I were you I'd probably use both options, "Restore settings to their original defaults" and "Clean up computer"
Nevermind, the issue is different than what I thought. What it seems it that the app is an admin. Follow this tutorial to deactivate it: https://www.malwarefox.com/hidden-device-administrators-on-android/#How_to_Disable_the_Device_Administrator_Privileges
After that you should be able to uninstall
Let me google that for you ;)
Edit: Yes it does, built in.
Ten points for snark. Zero for factuality.
There are dozens of ad block extensions for chrome. They are all "allowed". All within the chrome extension store and available.
An example: https://adblockplus.org/getting_started
Edit: and before you go off "but I said aaaaandroid!!!" - 3 seconds of googling shoes that blocking ads is built into the chrome Android app.
There is a overall aid: https://www.malwarefox.com/block-sms-android/
You can also set up do not disturb and allow all the numbers in your contact to go through, that way you dont get notifications from unknown numbers.
I'm probably too late to help with this, but the "managed by your organization" message is just what Windows displays when you have Windows Defender fully deactivated. It's not necessarily the result of malware. If you search for the message in the internet, you'll get plenty of simple tutorials for reactivating Defender, like this one.
https://www.malwarefox.com/fix-your-virus-and-threat-protection-is-managed-by-your-organization/
Are you really that ignorant or just plain stupid?
https://www.malwarefox.com/can-pdf-have-virus/
https://www.cnet.com/news/new-virus-travels-in-pdf-files/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/malicious-pdf-files-you-should-not-open/?amp
They tend not to play well together. It's like having two people in goal, yeah it seems like it's harder to get past but ultimately they'll just get in eachothers way.
Kaspersky outline some problems here: https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/multiple-antivirus-programs-bad-idea/2670/
And here's a more detailed one: https://www.malwarefox.com/2-antivirus-on-1-computer/
Personally I use Windows defender (Windows 10) and scan with MBAM on occasion.
Malwarebytes free isn't an antivirus, it's an anti-malware so it doesn't conflict with any other program, it just scans all files. It's not perfect but it's an extra layer without any real disadvantages.
Sounds like adware to me mate, might want to run a tool like adwcleaner or superantispyware just in case. Check these links which should help. They helped me out when cleaning up a machine infected with adware. https://www.malwarefox.com/remove-adware-pop-ads-windows-10/
https://agrtech.com.au/security/how-to-remove-adware-spyware-easily/
https://www.malwarebytes.com/adware/
As some others have mentioned could also just be a bad ad that's gone fullscreen or hijacked a legit site.
Hopefully these resources help you out, if you still suspect somethings up with your system probably best to run a full malware scan