The GARDA (The Guardians of the Peace of Ireland and The National Crime Prevention unit) message, "Your computer has been blocked up for safety reasons listed below", blocks computer screens and demands payment of a 100 Euro fine using PaySafeCard or Ukash to unblock the PC. This is a scam. The m
Search Deals is a browser add-on created by CloudCanvas Inc. When installed, this plugin displays coupon ads when users search the Internet using Google. Whilst such added functionality may seem legitimate, the Search Deals add-on is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP), s
The Polizja. Biuro Służby Kryminalnej message, "UWAGA! Pański osobisty komputer został zablokowany ze wzslędów bezpieczeństwa z wskazanych niżej przyczyn", blocks computer screens and demands payment of a 500 PLN fine for alleged law violations (including watching child pornography, distributing c
The following message blocks the computer screen and demands payment of a AUD $100 fine using Ukash for alleged law violations: Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), Australian Federal Police (AFP), Australian Crime Commission (ACC) and Royal Australian Corps of Military Police (RA
The Internet browser (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla FireFox or Safari) message, which is supposedly delivered by EUROPOL (European Cybercrime Centre), stating that "All activities of this computer have been recorded. All your files are encrypted." is a scam. This message is not sent by
The following message is a ransomware virus: Agence Nationale de la Sécurité des Systèmes D'information "Haute Autorité pour la Diffusion des Oeuvres et la Protection des Droits sur Internet", "ATTENTION! Votre ordinateur personnel est bloqué pour des raisons de sécurité suivantes." Computer user
The Metropolitan British Police and Serious (misspelled "Serios") Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) message blocks computer screens and demands payment of a 100 Pound fine to unlock the system. This is a scam. This message is not sent by legitimate authorities from the UK, it is a ransomware virus cre
Antivirus System is a rogue antivirus program, which reports non-existent security infections in the hope that unsuspecting PC users will purchase a useless 'full version'. This program is created by cyber criminals in order to extort money and credit card information - it is a scam and should not
The Safe Saver is a browser add-on that generates coupon and deals ads when Internet users visit online shopping websites such as eBay, Amazon, Walmart, etc. This plug-in is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla FireFox. Whilst savings on purchases made online might seem b
The "Votre fournisseur d'accès à Internet est bloqué" message blocks computer screens demanding payment of a 100 Euro fine using Ukash or PaySafeCard. This is a scam. This message is not sent by Ministère de L'Intérieur, it is a ransomware virus created by cyber criminals. The main purpose of thi