2.8 million hit in frightening scareware attack that holds your browser hostage — how to stay safe

Photo credit: Drobotdean via Magnific. Article by Anthony Spadafora. Tom’s Guide – May 20, 2026.

Imagine this: one minute you’re checking your email, and the next, your browser is completely locked. If that wasn’t worrying enough, whenever you click your mouse, a warning sound plays and your current IP address is shown prominently on your screen. No, this isn’t a ransomware attack where you’re locked out of your files by hackers. Instead, it’s a new scareware attack currently making the rounds online where scammers try to trick you into picking up your phone and calling them. […]

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