'System Has Been Locked For Your Safety' Pop-Ups

The 'System Has Been Locked For Your Safety' pop-up alerts that might be displayed in your browser should not be trusted. The 'System Has Been Locked For Your Safety' pop-ups are likely to mention the attacks with the WannaCryptor Ransomware from May 2017 and aim to scare users into thinking they are infected. The 'System Has Been Locked For Your Safety' warnings are designed by con artists associated with a text-supported scam. The 'System Has Been Locked For Your Safety' warnings are generated on newly registered pages, which may not have been screened by Web filters like Google SafeBrowsing and Mozilla Phishing Protection. We have found that the creators of the 'System Has Been Locked For Your Safety' fake security alerts abuse the Google Apps Development platform to host misleading content and lure users into calling phone lines such as 0044-800-069-8527, 800-341-9813 and 800-953-457. One of the origins for the 'System Has Been Locked For Your Safety' messages is reported to be the following address:

storage.googleapis(.)com/microsoft-minimal-performance-alert-crash-virus-x29/Microsoft%20Official%20Support-eu-auth.html

The valid digital certificate for googleapis.com may be abused by con artists to make users think they are on a secure page. Additionally, the layout of the 'System Has Been Locked For Your Safety' message includes a modified screenshot of Support.microsoft.com that is the legitimate support page for the Windows OS users. The modified screenshot used with the 'System Has Been Locked For Your Safety' warnings features a phone line that is not operated by certified computer support agents. The 'System Has Been Locked For Your Safety' pop-ups may offer the following text:

'SYSTEM HAS BEEN LOCKED FOR YOUR SAFETY
*** DO not use mouse or press any key until you know safe side instructions ***
If you are not aware of the safe side instructions, call the Toll free number to remove the issues.
The WannaCry Ransomware infection detected is vulnerable attack and cause data and identity theft which may lead to cybercriminal activities. Microsoft technicians can walk you through the removal process over the phone to protect your identity.
Note: Do not ignore this critical warning. DO NOT TRY TO RESTART OR SHUT DOWN YOU COMPUTER. THIS WILL MAKE THE WORM ACTIVE.
Immediately Call the toll free number without delay. Toll Free 0044 (800) 069 8527'

You should note that the pages associated with the 'System Has Been Locked For Your Safety' scam might include a bad JavaScript code intended to freeze your browser. Users that notice their browser being unresponsive and read the content of the 'System Has Been Locked For Your Safety' alert might consider calling the provided phone line. However, that is a bad idea, and you should avoid doing so. Con artists may take advantage of users who trust the 'System Has Been Locked For Your Safety' warnings and sell them a "premium support subscription" for hundreds of dollars. You are not provided with legitimate services when following the instructions provided on the 'System Has Been Locked For Your Safety' pop-ups. PC users that are presented with the 'System Has Been Locked For Your Safety' notifications may want to scan their computers for unwanted software that generates traffic to bad pages and have it removed.