What is Zoom virus
Zoom virus refers to all kinds of unwanted programs, malware and scams being spread on Zoom, a video communications platform. People working from home because of the the COVID-19 pandemic means programs like Zoom have become more popular. And with so many active Zoom users, it’s a great opportunity for cyber crooks to promote their scams and distribute…
What is Your IP has Won (1) Google Gift?
Your IP has Won (1) Google Gift pop-up that appears on your screen while your browse the Internet is an obvious scam meant to trick users into sharing their personal information with unreliable third parties. It claims that every Thursday a random IP address is selected as a winner of valuable gift (worth…
About Taboola Ads
Taboola Ads refers to adware generated ads that use misuse Taboola services to generate revenue. Taboola is a legitimate advertising service that websites can use to display ads for revenue. However, as is often the case with advertising services, it is misused by adware. So when users encounter Taboola Ads a lot, they mistakenly refer to them as Taboola virus. However,…
What is HSBC Bank Covid-19 Update
HSBC Bank Covid-19 Update refers to a scam email that’s currently going around spreading malware. The sender of the email claims to be the HSBC bank, and the email asks that the receiver review the attached document because it contains important information related to HSBC’s response to the current global pandemic and the future. The file attached…
What is Bongacams virus
Bongacams virus refers to a redirect virus that redirects users to the adult website Bongacams. The site hosts adult-oriented content and is safe to use. However, users have reported that they get randomly redirected to the site when they were browsing completely different sites. These random redirects are why users are calling it Bongacams virus, even if the site itself…
What is ERROR 0xC004FC03 POP-UP Scam
ERROR 0xC004FC03 POP-UP Scam refers to a tech-support scam that claims Microsoft cannot activate your computer because the product key has already been used to activate another device. To resolve the issue, the scam asks that you call the provided number to be connected to Microsoft technical support technicians. Except instead of Microsoft technicians, you would…
What is WARNING! 36 infections found!!! pop-up?
WARNING! 36 infections found!!! message is a technical support scam that may show up on different websites. It claims that your system has been infected with 36 viruses and that you should call Microsoft technical support immediately. The number provided in the pop-up is in no way related to Microsoft or any legitimate company. Calling…
What is Google chrome critical error red screen scam
Google chrome critical error red screen scam refers to a tech-support scam that claims you need to call a certain phone number because your computer is in danger. The way the scam works is you suddenly get redirected to a website or shown a pop-up that claims someone tried to attack your computer…