When a scary browser alert takes over, close it fast.
CBC BrowserStop gives you a simple emergency keyboard shortcut to immediately close supported web browsers when a suspicious or fake security alert takes over your screen.
Browser Closed
BrowserStop has closed your web browser to help stop a possible scam or fake security alert.
Fake security alerts are designed to make you panic.
A frightening warning suddenly fills your browser. It may claim your computer is infected, your information is at risk, or that you need to call a phone number immediately.
That's exactly the moment BrowserStop was created for. Instead of clicking around inside the suspicious page, CBC customers have a simple emergency shortcut available.
Three simple steps.
When something suspicious takes over your browser, you don't need to figure out which button on the page is safe.
Something looks wrong
A suspicious security warning, scam message, or fake virus alert suddenly takes over your web browser.
Press Ctrl + Alt + K
Use the BrowserStop emergency keyboard shortcut. You don't have to interact with the suspicious warning.
Your browser closes
BrowserStop immediately closes supported browsers and confirms that the browser has been shut down.
Don't interact with the suspicious alert.
If a browser warning tells you to call a phone number, download software, allow remote access, or take immediate action, don't follow its instructions simply because the message looks official.
With BrowserStop, press Ctrl + Alt + K and get out of the browser first.
Fast when you need it. Simple by design.
Immediate response
The emergency shortcut is available while BrowserStop runs quietly in the background.
Closes supported browsers
BrowserStop targets supported web browsers so the suspicious page disappears with the browser.
Leaves your data alone
BrowserStop does not delete your cookies, passwords, bookmarks, browsing history, downloads, or personal files.
Clear confirmation
After activation, a CBC-branded message confirms that BrowserStop closed the browser.
Your browser data stays yours.
Emergency browser shutdown shouldn't mean wiping out the things you rely on every day.
A little extra protection for a stressful moment.
Fake browser security alerts work by creating urgency and confusion. CBC BrowserStop was created to give CBC customers a simple, memorable action they can take when they're unsure what to do.
It doesn't ask you to diagnose the warning. It gives you a quick way to close the browser first, then decide what to do next without the suspicious page staring back at you.
BrowserStop is an emergency tool — not antivirus software.
Closing a suspicious browser page does not prove that a computer is malware-free. If you downloaded something, allowed remote access, entered financial information, or are unsure what happened, contact CBC Computer Services for assistance.
BrowserStop FAQ
Does BrowserStop run all the time?
BrowserStop runs quietly in the background so the Ctrl + Alt + K emergency shortcut is available when you need it.
Will it delete my browser information?
No. BrowserStop is designed to close supported browsers, not erase passwords, bookmarks, cookies, history, downloads, or personal files.
Should I call the number shown in a security pop-up?
Don't rely on a phone number displayed by a suspicious browser alert. Close the browser first and contact a company using contact information you independently know to be legitimate.
What if I already interacted with the warning?
If you installed software, gave someone remote access, entered a password or payment information, or aren't sure what occurred, contact CBC so the situation can be reviewed.
Don't let a fake alert make the decision for you.
If you're a CBC customer and would like to learn more about CBC BrowserStop, get in touch with us.