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
'Internet Security designed to protect' is a rogue computer program derived from the same family of misleading programs as Internet Security 2012, Privacy Protection, and many others. Internet Security is installed on users' systems using various rogue methods, and commonly, these fake security pr
The "This computer is locked by Internet Service Provider" message is supposedly delivered from the FBI and Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS). This is a ransomware virus, a scam created by cyber criminals. This message should not be trusted, and paying the 100 GBP, 100 EU
Hotspot Shield is VPN software which allows Internet users to visit disallowed websites at work whilst hiding their IP address. This is legitimate software and not related to malware of viruses, however, Internet users should be attentive when installing the free version of this program. Hotspot
FBI "Your Computer Has Been Locked" is a ransomware virus created by Internet criminals with the intention of tricking unsuspecting PC users into paying a fine for supposedly using copyrighted material or watching pornography. This scam exploits the name of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to m