Skipperse.in Pop-Ups
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 1 |
| First Seen: | August 31, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | July 24, 2020 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The 'Skipperse.in' pop-ups may advertise a bogus technical support service on affected computers. The 'Skipperse.in' pop-ups may claim that the user's computer is severely infected with viruses and try to induce computer users into calling an included phone number. However, calling this fake technical support number may expose computer users to a tactic that involves tricking inexperienced computer users into disclosing information and paying hundreds of dollars to remove nonexistent threats from their computers. Hoaxes like the 'Skipperse.in' pop-ups are designed to take advantage of inexperienced computer users. Don't let those responsible for the 'Skipperse.in' pop-ups profit at your expense! Do not call the number included in the 'Skipperse.in' pop-ups and remove the component causing these pop-ups with the help of a reliable security application.
What may Cause the 'Skipperse.in' pop-ups
Novice PC users may be scared by the 'Skipperse.in' pop-ups, believing that their computers have become infected with threats. Do not believe the content of the 'Skipperse.in' pop-ups! These types of pop-ups are not linked to any kind of legitimate technical support service and do not indicate the state of your computer accurately. The 'Skipperse.in' pop-ups may be caused by an unwanted component on your computer and may appear as a Web browser extension. The main purpose of the 'Skipperse.in' pop-up is not to deliver any kind of service, but to trick inexperienced computer users into handing over their money. Because of this, the best way to fight against the 'Skipperse.in' pop-ups and similar issues are by educating computer users so that they will learn to spot these types of tactics and avoid giving money to the people responsible for them.
How the 'Skipperse.in' pop-ups may be Used
Although the 'Skipperse.in' pop-ups may carry out a known tactic that may cause inexperienced computer users to lose hundreds of dollars, the components causing the 'Skipperse.in' pop-ups are not harmful or considered threatening. However, they may cause a wide variety of symptoms apart from the 'Skipperse.in' pop-ups themselves, including the following:
- One common symptom that may accompany the 'Skipperse.in' pop-up is the presence of Web browser redirects. Affected Web browsers may be forced to visit certain websites repeatedly. Apart from the 'Skipperse.in' pop-ups themselves affected Web browsers may also display certain websites repeatedly in new tabs or pop-up windows
- The the 'Skipperse.in' pop-ups may be only a small portion of the numerous types of advertisements and pop-up messages that may appear on affected Web browsers. These may advertise fake anti-malware software and similar content in an attempt to continue this tactic or carry out similar strategies to trick inexperienced computer users.
- The 'Skipperse.in' pop-ups may be linked to various performance problems on affected computers. PC security researchers have reported that affected computers may become slow and crash or freeze frequently.
The fact is that the tactic carried out through the 'Skipperse.in' pop-ups may cause inexperienced computer users to lose hundreds of dollars and give up their information. Similar hoaxes may charge anywhere from $200 to $700 USD for these fake technical support services, often adjusting the amount depending on the perceived gullibility of the computer user. The usual targets of these kinds of tactics are often elderly and inexperienced computers users. The institution of good browsing habits and the use of a strong anti-malware program that is fully up to date can be good deterrents to the 'Skipperse.in' pop-ups and similar tactics. Computer users that have paid for these fake technical support services should report any charges made to their credit cards as fraudulent. Any software that may have been installed as a result of the 'Skipperse.in' pop-ups should be uninstalled since these may be remote access Trojans or similar unwanted programs.
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