Researchers at Barracuda have identified CypherLoc, a clever web-based scam that locks internet browsers and then tricks people into calling fraudulent technical support lines. Since the beginning of 2026 the kit has been used in around 2.8 million attacks worldwide. The deception represents a new evolution in so-called scareware, moving away from installing obvious harmful software and instead operating entirely inside the victim's web browser. It relies on fear and confusion rather than tra
