What is the
"FBI Virus"?
This virus goes by other names, most commonly the virus "FBI MoneyPak" and has many variations, but the main symptom of this virus is that it will lock your computer and make it unusable, with a message scary warning of a supposed government authority (which may be the Ministry or Department of Homeland Security FBI / Justice) stating that you have been engaging in illegal activity on the Internet and therefore must now pay a fine.
An example of this warning message is wrong:
An FBI agent online has blocked your computer for security reasons
Work your computer has been suspended for reasons of unauthorized cyberactivity.
Outlined below are potential violations you have made:
Article 274 - Copyright
A fine or imprisonment for a maximum period of 4 years. (The use or share protected files - movies, software)
Article 183 - Pornography
A fine or imprisonment for up to two years. (The use or distribution of pornographic files).
Article 184 - pornography involving children (under 18 years)
Imprisonment for a maximum term of 15 years. (The use of the distribution of pornographic files)
This "end" can range from $ 100 to $ 300 USD. As absurd as it may seem, that the FBI would agree not to pursue an illegal action on your part, as long as you give them money, the scare tactic is quite alarming to some computer users that If they have to pay the ransom if it is only an error on the side of caution and have once again used a computer. The problem is that even if you pay the ransom, the virus does not go away. The only thing you have to perform is actually compromise the security of your credit card information.
So if you get this computer virus, the first rule is not to pay the ransom!
This virus belongs to a class of malware commonly called a "ransomware", a type of malware that hijacks your computer until you agree to pay a certain amount to make it disappear. As for the virus FBI to pay the ransom does not result in the removal of the warning that is locking your computer. This virus can also be classified as "scareware," a type of virus that uses threats and scare tactics to get you to perform an action normally involving your pocket book.
How do I this virus in the first place?
By far the most frequent source of infection is a website that has been injected with the virus code. The owner or operator of the website may or may not even be aware that their site is infected. Simply visit the infected site may be sufficient to infect your computer. The virus code on the web page to exploit certain vulnerabilities in your Web browser, either Internet Explorer or Firefox. This is why it is important to keep your computer up to date via Windows Update. The majority of Windows updates are updates to plug some known security vulnerabilities.
How do I get rid of this virus?
Depending on the variant of the virus FBI, rid your system, it can be difficult to very difficult. The hardest to eliminate variants are those that infect the MBR (Master Boot Record) of your Windows operating system. In many, if not most cases, the traditional Anti-Virus software may not be enough to completely eliminate the virus or any other virus that came with it. It is common to say that if you have a virus, you probably have several. The first virus essentially invites his evil friends at the party. If you intend to try to remove the virus yourself, do a web search for the correct procedures to ensure that your efforts do not lead to a corrupted operating system, or worse, a catastrophic data loss . My personal recommendation is to take your computer to a professional.
What if I have already paid the "ransom"?
The first thing you need is to contact your credit card provider. I highly recommend the cancellation of the credit card to prevent future fraudulent charges. You should consider this credit card completely compromised.
Dispute the charge with your credit card company.
Take your computer to a repair technician computer professional to have the malware removed. The most dangerous viruses are the ones you can not see. These hidden virus can log your keystrokes on the computer and allow remote unauthorized access to your private data. The money you spend to get the malware removed professional can save you a lot of money in the future to prevent small problems from becoming big problems, and give you peace of mind.
This virus goes by other names, most commonly the virus "FBI MoneyPak" and has many variations, but the main symptom of this virus is that it will lock your computer and make it unusable, with a message scary warning of a supposed government authority (which may be the Ministry or Department of Homeland Security FBI / Justice) stating that you have been engaging in illegal activity on the Internet and therefore must now pay a fine.
An example of this warning message is wrong:
An FBI agent online has blocked your computer for security reasons
Work your computer has been suspended for reasons of unauthorized cyberactivity.
Outlined below are potential violations you have made:
Article 274 - Copyright
A fine or imprisonment for a maximum period of 4 years. (The use or share protected files - movies, software)
Article 183 - Pornography
A fine or imprisonment for up to two years. (The use or distribution of pornographic files).
Article 184 - pornography involving children (under 18 years)
Imprisonment for a maximum term of 15 years. (The use of the distribution of pornographic files)
This "end" can range from $ 100 to $ 300 USD. As absurd as it may seem, that the FBI would agree not to pursue an illegal action on your part, as long as you give them money, the scare tactic is quite alarming to some computer users that If they have to pay the ransom if it is only an error on the side of caution and have once again used a computer. The problem is that even if you pay the ransom, the virus does not go away. The only thing you have to perform is actually compromise the security of your credit card information.
So if you get this computer virus, the first rule is not to pay the ransom!
This virus belongs to a class of malware commonly called a "ransomware", a type of malware that hijacks your computer until you agree to pay a certain amount to make it disappear. As for the virus FBI to pay the ransom does not result in the removal of the warning that is locking your computer. This virus can also be classified as "scareware," a type of virus that uses threats and scare tactics to get you to perform an action normally involving your pocket book.
How do I this virus in the first place?
By far the most frequent source of infection is a website that has been injected with the virus code. The owner or operator of the website may or may not even be aware that their site is infected. Simply visit the infected site may be sufficient to infect your computer. The virus code on the web page to exploit certain vulnerabilities in your Web browser, either Internet Explorer or Firefox. This is why it is important to keep your computer up to date via Windows Update. The majority of Windows updates are updates to plug some known security vulnerabilities.
How do I get rid of this virus?
Depending on the variant of the virus FBI, rid your system, it can be difficult to very difficult. The hardest to eliminate variants are those that infect the MBR (Master Boot Record) of your Windows operating system. In many, if not most cases, the traditional Anti-Virus software may not be enough to completely eliminate the virus or any other virus that came with it. It is common to say that if you have a virus, you probably have several. The first virus essentially invites his evil friends at the party. If you intend to try to remove the virus yourself, do a web search for the correct procedures to ensure that your efforts do not lead to a corrupted operating system, or worse, a catastrophic data loss . My personal recommendation is to take your computer to a professional.
What if I have already paid the "ransom"?
The first thing you need is to contact your credit card provider. I highly recommend the cancellation of the credit card to prevent future fraudulent charges. You should consider this credit card completely compromised.
Dispute the charge with your credit card company.
Take your computer to a repair technician computer professional to have the malware removed. The most dangerous viruses are the ones you can not see. These hidden virus can log your keystrokes on the computer and allow remote unauthorized access to your private data. The money you spend to get the malware removed professional can save you a lot of money in the future to prevent small problems from becoming big problems, and give you peace of mind.
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