Scanascan.xyz

The Scanascan.xyz site is not trusted by security vendors because it may be used to promote suspicious technical support services. The uploaded to Scanascan.xyz is designed to resemble the security alert associated with the Google Safe Browsing that is shown when users open an insecure page. However, Scanascan.xyz offers a screenshot of the legitimate alert and provides misleading information. The messages aim to convince users that they might have a harmful Trojan on their PCs that is causing severe system errors. Additionally, the code on Scanascan.xyz features 'loops.' These 'loops' are JavaScript code, which makes browsers like Google Chrome, Opera, Mozilla Firefox, Edge, and Internet Explorer load Scanascan.xyz continuously. Thus, users may be unable to switch between tabs and close the browser. Web surfers that visit Scanascan.xyz may be presented with alerts that feature names like 'Windows Activation Error Code 0x44578,' 'Your computer has been Locked' and 'Error # DW6VB36.' We have seen the following pop-up message show on Scanascan.xyz:

'Your computer has been Locked
Your computer with the IP address [YOUR IP] might infected by the Trojans-- Because System Activation KEY has expired & Your information (for example, passwords, messages, and credit cards) have been stolen. Call the Help Desk number 0800-090-3289 to protect your files and identity from further damage.
[Error # DW6VB36/'System Activation Error Code 0x44578']
Please call Toll free 0800-090-3289
FREE PC OPTIMISATION FROM WINDOWS CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN CALL NOW : 0800-090-3289
Automatically report details of possible security incidents to Google Privacy policy
Toll free : 0800-090-3289'

The phone line 0800-090-3289 is not confirmed to be operated by certified Microsoft technicians. It is not a good idea to call 0800-090-3289 even if it is toll-free. If your browser is in a 'loop' and reloads Scanascan.xyz continuously you can terminate it by opening the processes tab in the task manager. Con artists operate the 0800-090-3289 phone line and may welcome you to disclose information like your credit card number or access your computer remotely. Web filters like Websense ThreatSeeker and Cisco Cloud Web Security may block connections to Scanascan.xyz but you may need help cleaning up your browser. Computer users might need the assistance of a trustworthy-anti-spyware tool to remove unwanted software and tracking cookies associated with Scanascan.xyz safely. Researchers alert that Scanascan.xyz has several clones hosted on the 132.148.83.14 IP address which include:

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