This message purports to be sent from the Policia Federal (Estados Unidos Mexicanos), blocks computer users' screens, and demands payment of a 2000 MXN fine. This is a scam which should not be trusted. In fact, this message is a ransomware infection sent, not by the Policia Federal, but by cyber c
The Supreme Savings browser add-on displays coupon ads when users visit online shopping websites such as Expedia, Kmart, OfficeDepot, Zales, etc. This browser extension is developed by 215 Apps (Excellent Apps) and is known to infiltrate users' Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome,
The Save Valet browser extension was developed by Save Valet LLC and is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla FireFox. Creators of this browser add-on claim that it helps to save money and time whilst shopping online. This extension displays price comparison ads when users
The 22Apple.com website was created by Hong Kong Banyan Tree Technology Co. Ltd. This site offers users shortcuts to various popular websites (such as Facebook, Gmail, Twitter, etc.) and a search bar, which uses a customized Yahoo! search engine. Whilst on initial inspection 22Apple.com appears l
Coupish is a browser add-on developed by Ginyas. This plug-in displays coupon ads when computer users visit online shopping websites such as Walmart, Amazon, etc. Whilst these browser extensions may seem useful, they are often installed on users' systems without their consent. As a result of this
The AddLyrics browser extension promises to locate and add lyrics to any song viewed by users on YouTube. Whilst this functionality appears useful, computer users should not install this browser add-on, since it is adware. When AddLyrics is installed on users' Internet browsers (Internet Explorer
Lucky Savings is a browser extension developed by 215 Apps (Excellent Apps), who claim that the add-on helps users save time and money whilst shopping online. While some Internet users see this extension as useful, many report that Lucky Savings was installed on their Internet browsers (Internet E
The United Kingdom Police message blocks computer users' screens, demanding payment of a £100 GBP fine for alleged copyright law violations. This message is a scam created by Cyber criminals who make money from PC users who fall for their trickery and pay the bogus fine. Note that genuine authori
The FBI Cybercrime Division message blocks computer users' screens, stating that the block was applied for alleged illegal download of music and video files. This is a scam - a ransomware infection developed by cyber criminals. In fact, neither the FBI nor the International Cyber Security Protecti
The Smiley Bar for Facebook browser add-on is developed by Status Winks and adds emoticons to users' Facebook Chat. Whilst this browser add-on may appear useful and harmless, it is categorized as spyware, since when installed, it tracks users' Internet surfing habits and the collated information i