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Most computer users have run into misleading advertisements or pop-up windows claiming that they have won a prize, seemingly for no reason at all – or for fairly stupid reasons, like being the 100th visitor to a particular website. Prizegiveaway.org is associated with one of these kinds of pop-up windows. However, while most of these kinds of misleading messages tend to come from poorly-regulated websites, there are some that are cause by the presence of malware on your computer system.

Prizegiveaway.org pop-ups can appear in both cases, although the vast majority of reports indicate that Prizegiveaway.org pop-ups are indicative of a browser hijacker infection on your computer system. Basically, the browser hijacker takes over the infected computer's web browser, forcing it to display Prizegiveaway.org pop-up windows periodically. If you find that your web browser is displaying messages from Prizegiveaway.org constantly, even while visiting websites that should typically be trustworthy, this clearly indicates that your computer has become infected with malware. Since these kinds of malware infections tend to have components that allow them to protect themselves from removal, ESG security analysts recommend first restarting the infected computer in Safe Mode or from an alternative boot method, and then using the help of a competent anti-malware program to scan the victim's computer for any signs of malware causing Prizegiveaway.org redirects and pop-up windows. Since Prizegiveaway.org pop-up windows tend to expose victims to additional malware problems, it is recommended to run an in-depth scan after removal in order to ensure that no other malware was acquired as a consequence of these fraudulent messages.

Understanding the Prizegiveaway.org Scam

The Prizegiveaway.org scam is not particularly sophisticated. Most of the messages claim that the victim has the chance to win an IPhone by simply answering a 'secret question'. However, clicking on the button that supposedly leads to this so-called secret question, simply reveals additional pop-up windows. These will often try to infect the victim's computer with adware and other kinds of malware, which indirectly turns Prizegiveaway.org pop-up windows into dangerous sources of malware. This scam seems to be directed at computer users in the UK, since the message contains British spelling and a picture of the Union Jack in the window's header. However, this scam is similar to various fake prize giveaways that are common all around the world. ESG malware analysts recommend treating any claims of having won a prize online with suspicion and with a healthy dose of skepticism.