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YOUR DEVICE HAS BEEN BLOCKED Scam (PC)

What is YOUR DEVICE HAS BEEN BLOCKED?

"YOUR DEVICE HAS BEEN BLOCKED" is another fake error similar to You Have A Trojan!, WANNACRY DETECTED, Windows Detected ZEUS Virus, and many others. The message is displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).

Research shows that these programs infiltrate systems without permission. In addition to causing redirects, PUPs misuse system resources, generate intrusive advertisements, and record various user-system information.

   
Citypage.today Redirect

What is citypage.today?

citypage.today is another fake search engine that falsely claims to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to various popular news websites. The appearance of citypage.today barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines.

Therefore, many users believe that citypage.today is also legitimate and useful. In fact, this site is promoted via a browser-hijacking application called City Page Today Home Page. Furthermore, citypage.today and City Page Today Home Page record various sensitive data.

   
StudyHQ Toolbar

What is hp.myway.com?

Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network (also known as IAC Applications), StudyHQ is a deceptive application that supposedly provides a study aid and access to tests on many subjects.

On initial inspection, this app may appear legitimate and useful, however, StudyHQ usually infiltrates systems and modifies Internet browser options without users’ permission. For these reasons, StudyHQ is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

   
Search.yourspeedtestnow.com Redirect

What is search.yourspeedtestnow.com?

According to the developers, Your Speed Test Now is a legitimate application that allows users to test their Internet performance.

Judging on appearance alone, Your Speed Test Now may seem legitimate, however, this app is categorized as a browser hijacker - a form of unwanted software that modifies web browser options without permission. Furthermore, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) collects various information and infiltrates systems without users' consent.

   
Smartoffer.site Redirect

What is smartoffer.site?

smartoffer.site is a rogue website identical to oclasrv.com, onclickpredictiv.com, adprohub.com, and many others. smartoffer.site redirects to various other suspicious sites.

Research shows that users often visit smartoffer.site inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that typically infiltrate systems without users' consent. As well as causing redirects, PUPs deliver various intrusive advertisements, run unwanted processes, and gather sensitive information.

   
Immediately Call Apple Support Scam (Mac)

What is Immediately Call Apple Support?

"Immediately Call Apple Support" is a fake error message displayed by a malicious exploit. This exploit is hosted on various websites, which are promoted via spam emails that encourage users to visit certain URLs. Following a visit one of these websites, an exploit runs new tasks until the computer freezes. A fake error message is then displayed.

   
APPLE SECURITY BREACH POP-UP Scam (Mac)

What is APPLE SECURITY BREACH?

"APPLE SECURITY BREACH" is a fake error similar to AppleCare And Warranty, Apple Security Alert, Critical Security Warning!, and many others. This error is displayed by a malicious website to which users are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).

These applications commonly infiltrate systems without consent. Furthermore, they deliver intrusive advertisements, collect personal information, and reduce system performance.

   
The Tungsten Rounded Font Was Not Found Scam

What is "The Tungsten Rounded Font Was Not Found"?

Discovered by malware security researcher, Brad, "The Tungsten Rounded Font Was Not Found" is a malicious error displayed by various websites. Research shows that, unlike other fake errors, "The Tungsten Rounded Font Was Not Found" is displayed by legitimate websites.

Cyber criminals hijack poorly-secured websites (mostly via the WordPress content management system) and inject them with JavaScript code that corrupts all content, making it unreadable. "The Tungsten Rounded Font Was Not Found" error then states that the system is missing a specific font and encourages user to download it to view the website properly.

   
You Have A Trojan! Scam

What is You Have A Trojan!?

"You Have A Trojan!" is another fake error message displayed by a malicious website. It is very similar to Windows Detected ZEUS Virus, Your Device Is Under Threat, Threats Detected, and many other errors. Users often visit this website inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) without their consent.

Furthermore, these programs infiltrate systems without users’ permission. In addition, PUPs continually gather sensitive data, display intrusive advertisements, and run unwanted background processes.

   
Oclasrv.com Redirect

What is oclasrv.com?

Identical to primosearch.com, deloton.com, rosetheet.com, and many others, oclasrv.com is a rogue website designed to cause redirects to other dubious websites. Research shows that users often visit oclasrv.com inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that typically infiltrate systems without permission.

Be aware that, as well as causing redirects, PUPs deliver intrusive ads, gather information, and misuse system resources.

   

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