"Europol - Your computer has been LOCKED" is a fake message that blocks computer users' screens and demands payment of a bogus 100 Euro fine for supposed law violations. The deceptive message presented within this ransomware infection states that your computer was locked because you have downloade
The BasicScan.com website is promoted using browser redirects and other deceptive methods. Computer users entering this website are presented with a search bar - using this is not recommended. The BasicScan search bar is deceptive and may lead to the installation of unwanted browser add-ons and ma
The Dsparking.com website is a directory containing entries related to health, games, auto, etc. The website alone is not malicious, however, the owners employ some deceptive promotion techniques. Often, Internet users are redirected to this website without their consent. Such redirection is caus
The Politiet Norge message is a ransomware infection originating from a family called Urausy and locks the user's computer screen. This family of ransomware infections is developed by cyber criminals with the sole purpose of stealing money from unsuspecting PC users. It is notorious for capabilit
Office Central de Lutte Contre la Criminalite is a ransomware infection derived from a family called Urausy. This is a scam devised by cyber criminals to trick PC users into paying a bogus 100 Euro fine. This particular scam targets computer users from France. Infections such as these have become
Suomen Poliisi screen lock is a ransomware infection, which predominantly targets PC users from Finland. Cyber criminals responsible for creating this scam hope that computer users will fall for the trickery displayed within this deceptive message and pay a 100 Euro bogus fine. This message is des
The Rikspolisstyrelsen message, a scam demanding payment of a fine, was created by cyber criminals. The deceptive message demands computer users from Sweden pay a fine of 100 Euros for supposedly committing law violations. It states that the PC was locked due to the user watching pornography, or d
Vuze Toolbar is an Internet browser extension, which adds quick launch icons for social networks, coupon websites, and Vuze Remote access. This browser add-on self-installs together with a popular Bit Torrent client called Vuze, a free and very popular software package used to download torrent fil
The Startpins.com website enables computer users to share their favourite images and websites. By browsing various categories, you are able to discover other users' favourites and comment on 'pinned' images or websites. Although the startpins.com website is not technically a virus or malware, rec
Search.autocompletepro.com is a website promoted via the AutoComplete Pro browser plug-in. When installed, this browser add-on suggests relevant phrases when the user types within the search boxes of various websites and search engines. Computer users can download this browser add-on from its home