Ransomware While Using Answerbank

[Guilbert53]

I was just in the middle of typing a reply on AnswerBank (Windows 7 PC with Chrome browser) when a message came up and overlaid the AnswerBank window saying it had detected my Windows system had not been updated and it was going to delete all my files.

A clock then counted down till file deletion.

I closed my browser and then ran CCleaner to remove all temporary and internet files.

Must admit I am now VERY reluctant to use AB again.

[ABSpareEditor]

I am unable to replicate this issue. If it happens again, please could you take a print screen of the page and email it to [e-mail].

[Old_Geezer]

May be ad related.
Or malware picked up earlier ?
If cleaning temp files wirked, probably a bluff.

[ABSpareEditor]

The AnswerBank is a secure website.

[Tuvok]

I've had "Congratulation Ipad User" popup a few minutes ago.

[ABSpareEditor]

If it happens again, please provide me the URL and I shall block it from The AnswerBank. You can send the URL to the email address [e-mail] or you can pop it in this thread.