Traffiqim.link

Traffiqim.link is a URL that has been associated with a known technical support tactic. Advertisements and pop-ups from Traffiqim.link may try to convince computer users to call a technical support number by claiming to have found some kind of problem on their computers. These types of fake technical support services are designed to trick inexperienced computer users into downloading unwanted components and disclosing their data. Because of this, computer users should avoid interacting with any content linked to Traffiqim.link or calling the phone number that appears on these messages. Despite the fact that these messages may try to convince you that your computer is in danger or that the message is associated with Microsoft or with Windows officially, Traffiqim.link is part of a well known, documented online tactic.

Misleading Tactics that may be Associated with the Traffiqim.link URL

Computer users may be aware of the existence of viruses, Trojans and other threats; however, most online problems may be caused by social engineering. These are old-fashioned tactics where computer users are tricked into doing something (such as downloading a harmful file or calling a certain phone number) through lies and deception. In this case, messages associated with Traffiqim.link may try to convince computer users that there is a severe problem on their machines. Traffiqim.link pop-ups may claim that the phone number included in the message is the number for a legitimate technical support service associated with Windows. In fact, calling this number may result in a person on the other end of the line trying to convince the computer user to download and install a fake security program or a remote access tool, which would allow a third-party to gain access to the affected computer from a remote location. The affected computer user also may be prompted to disclose financial data, such as a credit card number, often paying ridiculous amounts for access to this supposed 'technical support service.'

Symptoms that may be Associated with Traffiqim.link

Traffiqim.link pop-ups may appear when a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) has been installed on the affected Web browser. PUPs associated with Traffiqim.link also may cause various problems on affected computers. The following are some issues that may be linked to Traffiqim.link:

• PUPs associated with Traffiqim.link may be designed to deliver numerous pop-up messages and advertisements associated with Traffiqim.link. These may be designed to expose computer users to known online tactics as well as for profiting from advertising and affiliate marketing.
• Traffiqim.link may be linked to messages that use alarming messages and outright lies to lure inexperienced PC users into believing that there is a severe infection on their machines. The purpose of this is to convince them to call the phone number included in the Traffiqim.link messages.
• Traffiqim.link pop-ups and their associated PUPs may be linked to numerous performance problems on affected computers. Some common performance issues that may be linked to Traffiqim.link include frequent crashing, freezing and slow performance of affected Web browsers. Content associated with Traffiqim.link may make a computer unstable and prone to crashing.
• Content associated with Traffiqim.link may make changes to the affected computer and Web browser's settings. These changes may include changing the affected Web browser's default search engines and homepage to content linked to Traffiqim.link directly.
• Traffiqim.link pop-ups may not appear by themselves. If you are experiencing Traffiqim.link pop-ups and redirects, it is highly likely that your Web browser will continue to display unwanted content associated with other, similar online tactics and unwanted components.