MyPC Backup / Possible Virus

Uknowitbro

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I am very concerned for everything that is on this computer. I don't even know what MyPC Backup is but i guess I have this somewhere on my computer. I just got this email from them saying


"Hi *******,
As you are aware your files are scheduled for deletion this weekend.
I just wanted to reach out to you a final time to check if you want to save them from deletion?
Click here to stop your backed up files being deleted
Use the link above for a 90% discount so you can upgrade for just $1 and prevent your backed up files being deleted.
Once you upgrade we will perform a full backup of your computer, so you can easily restore any file if you delete it accidentally or restore your whole computer if you get a virus or it crashes or even if you just get a new computer and want to copy all your files over easily
Remember MyPC Backup works on your mobile or tablet too, so you can access your files from anywhere at any time.
Click here to upgrade for just $1 to stop your files being deleted
I really hope you see the benefits of MyPC Backup and keep your files protected ******
Have a great day
Gabriel
Account Manager
MyPC Backup"


Does this mean everything from my computer will be deleted this weekend? All my s*** is on my computer. I would be f'ed if I lost all my files. Am i actually gonna lose all my files or is this just a troll email? It had my name where I censored(******) it in the email. You guys are always so hopeful so hopefully you can take a few minutes out of your day cause I am nervous as h*ll.

Note: I do have Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium (yearly) so I think I am safe from viruses but I am not sure.

Thanks
 
Solution
First make sure this malicious virus is actually running on your machine. Very likely, it is a scam email that is falsely claiming you have a virus when you don't just to make you give them money.

Saberus

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This was an email. Either you or someone using your email address signed up for MyPC Backup at one point, or it's a phishing scam.


If it's legit, they're only going to purge data from their storage servers. Your data will be safe on your PC.

If it's a scam or you never signed up for such service, ignore it.