The CashU virus is a computer infection which locks the user's screen and demands payment of a ransom using CashU services in order to unlock it. This type security threat is called a ransomware virus and this particular version targets PC users from the Middle East. When infected with the CashU
MyPlayCity is a browser hijacker that is designed to promote the myplaycity.com address, a fake search engine by making certain changes in browser settings and read browsing-related data. In most cases users download and install browser hijackers unintentionally, therefore, MyPlayCity (and other a
The UnfriendApp browser add-on enables Facebook users to see who 'unfriended' them. This is a popular browser extension created by GenTechnologies Apps LLC. Internet users should be aware that, although the added Facebook functionality may appear legitimate, many computer users report that after
The Securebit Technologies Free Antivirus fake antivirus program attempts to coerce computer users into calling Securebit support for assistance. When installed on users' computers this program mimics a scan of the system for security infections. It then states that the user's 'PC Health Status'
The State of Qatar Ministry of Interior message blocks computer users' screens and demands payment of a $300 (300 Euro or 1500 QAR) fine using the cashU payment service provider. This is a scam. The message is not sent by legitimate authorities from Qatar, it is a virus created by cyber criminals
The Palestinian Civil Police Force message blocks users' computer screens and demands payment of a fine for alleged law violations. This is not a legitimate message, it is a ransomware virus created by cyber criminals to extort money from unsuspecting Palestinian PC users. This fake message makes
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Public Security Directorate message blocks computer users' screens, demanding payment of a $300 (300 Euro or 300 JOD) fine using cashU. This is a scam, a message created by cyber criminals and categorized as a ransomware virus. It aims to trick unsuspecting Jordani
The Spamhaus message reports the following: "You have lost control over your computer. Your system and all your files have been blocked and encrypted because you were spreading the Malware (viruses, Trojans, worms). You are breaking numerous International and USA laws". This is a scam, a ransomwa
The online message, 'Access Restricted!', appears when trying to access popular websites (such as Facebook, YouTube, Google, Bing, etc.) This is a Hosts file hijacker virus, a redirect virus created to coerce unsuspecting PCs users into completing online surveys. Cyber criminals responsible for c
The Searchiu.com website is promoted using free software. This site is closely related to Internet browser hijackers, and thus using this site for daily Internet searches, is not recommended. Computer users often visit this site unwillingly by redirection. These redirect issues are invariably a c