Today many PCs, primarily in the US and Canada, are being actively attacked by a new virus infection that can be referred to a “ransomware” catefory. This is a desktop and entire system hijacker that replaces available desktop background with its own image you see at the screenshot. The contents of this fake warning allegedly from FBI are quite threatening, indeed. Here is what users are being accused of:
All activity of this computer has been recorded.
If you use a webcam, videos and pictures were saved for identification.
You can be clearly identified by resolving your IP address and the associated hostname.
Your computer has been locked!
Illegally downloaded materials (MP3’s, Movies or Software) have been located on your computer.
By downloading, those were reproduced, thereby involving a criminal offense under Section 106 of the Copyright Act.
The downloading of copyrighted material via the Internet or music-sharing networks is illegal and is in accordance with Section 106 of the Copyright Act subject to a fine of imprisonment for a penalty of up to 3 years.
Furthermore, possession of illegally downloaded material is punishable under Section 184 paragraph 3 of the Criminal Code and may also lead to the confiscation of the computer, with which the files were downloaded.
To unlock your computer and to avoid other legal consequences, you are obligated to pay a release fee of $200. Payable through GreenDot Moneypak. After successful payment, your computer will be automatically unlocked. Failure to adhere to this request could involve criminal charges and possible imprisonment.
To perform the payment, enter the acquired GreenDot Moneypak code in the designated payment field and press the “Submit” button.
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You should not ever do anything from what you’re being instructed by this malware makers. Remember that this is a scam and the malicious software developed by scammers. Remove this badware from your system as soon as possible and do not pay any cent in favor of these crooks. Here is a good guide that will help you unlock your system effectively.
FBI Moneypak ransomware removal guide:
http://trojan-killer.net/pc-infected-ransomware-virus/
My PC has been hijacked and is locked
Dear Jaime Rivera,
In order to unlock your computer you need to follow the removal instructions carefully. What you need to do is to follow the steps recommended in the link below.
http://trojan-killer.net/pc-infected-ransomware-virus/
This should help you very well. But if you have any problems please let us know immediately.
what i did was open my computer in safe mode then i went to the recovery and set my computer back to an early date it worked for me and then i installed a really good anti virus program hope this helps i had two laptops infected with this….
I receieved the fake FBI warning and unfortunately paid the $200. Do I still have to remove the malware or is it gone now?
If the FBI malware unlocked your PC, it does not mean that it can’t happen again.
Sure, you should remove it to prevent possible locking in future.
Yes!
My computer is LOCKED up. Safe mode does not work, now what ?
are you sure this wont get me into extra trouble