Category Archives: Fake Warnings
Attentie! Uw Webbrowser wordt geblokkeerd virus
One click could be enough to have your web browser corrupted by the Attentie! Uw Webbrowser wordt geblokkeerd virus. This ransomware threat is often categorized as a browser hijacker because it can stop you from browsing the web altogether. As soon as you land on a site related to the ransomware, and this can be done through corrupted links scattered accross the web, you are meant to find an intimidating notification warning that you need to pay a certain sum of money in a certain time. ...
Warnung! Zugang von Ihrem Browser wurde vorlaufig
‘Warnung! Zugang von Ihrem Browser wurde vorlaufig’ is a warning message which you may discover hijacking your web browsers, if you accidentally land on a corrupted website. AlmostPolice.co, Cops-help.com and FormalPolice.org are a few of the websites which may be used to take over your Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Internet Explorer browsers. ...
FormalPolice.org virus
Lately we have witnessed an increase of browser infections that opens an infected web page and then tries to extort your money. FormalPolice.org virus is an infection that affects all main browsers including Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and even Safari. It makes use of a malicious javascript to display a false notification that accuses you of having been involved in illegal activities. ...
AlmostPolice.co
You need to beware of the corrupted links routing you to AlmostPolice.co because if you land on this page you will be introduced to completely bogus and misleading information. The page is related to malicious ransomware warnings which will push you into paying fines for fictitious cyber crimes. ...
Java Software Critical Update
Is your Java Software up-to-date? Sometimes users tend to avoid the hassle of updating their software, because they think it is a nuisance, but the thing is that regular updates can help you avoid the likes of Java Software Critical Update. This infection is a fake alert that pops up on your browser and then you are forced to download an update that would improve your Java package, ...
Police-service.net
Police-service.net is the domain name which hides a very deceitful warning what is being spread over the Internet in order to lure computer users into giving their money up. The warning to which you are exposed when you are taken to police-service.net says that you are accused of using and/or distributing pirated video or music file, and/or distributing pornographic file. ...
Cops-help.com
Cops-help.com is deceitful domain whose interface resembles the interfaces of ransomware infections, which lock the screen in an attempt to obtain computer users’ money. Cops-help.com does not cause the lock-down of the system but does attempt to deceive the user into thinking that he or she is charged with the distribution of illegally acquired videos and music, and the distribution of pornographic material. ...
Reminder! Your Computer Is Not Backed Up
“Reminder! Your Computer Is Not Backed Up” is a pop-up warning which is likely to be displayed on the screen when you install MyPCBackup, a desktop application which enables the users to back up their photos, music, documents, videos, and other files on the Cloud. ...
Fake Google Chrome Update
If you wish to prevent potentially unwanted programs from entering your PC, you should avoid the Fake Google Chrome Update. Also known as the Fake Mozilla Firefox Update or the Fake Internet Explorer Update, this clandestine scam has been created to drop various undesirable, potentially unreliable programs (PUP) onto your personal computer. ...
Outdated Browser Detected
Malevolent third parties have many ways to expose you to potentially dangerous and absolutely unwanted applications. Fake alerts are definitely a frequent case of adware distribution. For example, Outdated Browser Detected is a fake alert that pops up on your browser (disregarding which browser you are using) and tries to convince you that you must update your browser in order to operate it properly. ...
