FBI Anti-Piracy Warning malware is a risky virus infection that can make your desktop unusable. In some instances, it is called as FBI Anti-Piracy Warning Greendot Moneypack because it is utilizing this payment scheme to steal money from computer users. Normally, the threat is known as ‘ransomware’ because it will deny your access to your own PC until you pay for the unlock code.
Ransomware
Ransomware is a malware that blocks access to computer or its content. User must pay the demand of its creator before access can be restored.
FBI Online Agent V2.2 Virus
FBI Online Agent V2.2 is a ransom program that is part of a Windows locker family of malware. This group is operating worldwide and targeting every region by pretending to be a local police agency. It displays a scary warning that overrides the desktop on the affected PC. Previous released were pretending to be from Europol and Department of Justice.
Remove BSA – MoneyPack
BSA (Business Software Alliance) that asked for MoneyPack code to unlock the computer is another malware in disguise. It comes from a group called Reveton. All threats from this family aim on deceiving computer users by pretending to be from Police agency or Authorities that watch the Internet for illegal activities.
Remove Computer has been locked – EUROPOL virus
EUROPOL is a computer virus that will lock the computer, denying user’s access to programs and the Internet. This threat is also known as Windows Locker Trojan. It can be acquired when victim pays a visit to risky web sites that shares pirated version of software. There are also cases that user may be infected with EUROPOL virus if they followed a malicious link sent out from spam emails and social networking sites.
Stop Online Piracy Automatic Protection System – Computer is Locked
One more addition to the list of ransom program or Windows locker virus is called “Stop Online Piracy Automatic Protection System – You computer is locked.” It demands for a ransom money and requested it to be paid via MoneyPak within 72 hours.
AFP – Australian Federal Police Trojan
AFP – Australian Federal Police that blocks the PC upon infection is a Trojan or mostly known as Windows Locker malware. It usually enters the computer via Trojan that is expert in cultivating known software and security faults in order to get inside the system. AFP – Australian Federal Police Trojan strikes the registry first and modifies various settings that cause blocking of your access to your own computer.
Remove Interpol Department of Cybercrime
Interpol Department of Cybercrime is another count to the list of ransom program that intimidates computer users. Usually, malware such as this disguises as a message from authority, which acted upon the violation, you have committed. In fact, the first issue of this ransom malware misspelled the title and reads Interpol Department of Cibercrime.
Remove International Police Association – IAC Virus
International Police Association – IAC (International Administration Center) virus is a malicious software that will your access to the affected computer. One problem faced by users with this Windows Lock malware is the inability to use the computer normally. International Police Association – IAC virus locks your desktop and makes you believe that authorities apply the action. It states that “Computer has been locked” due to your online violations and illegal possessions of copyrighted materials.
Remove United States Cyber Security MoneyPak Trojan
United States Cyber Security MoneyPak Trojan is another fraudulent warning that will appear on desktop that is infected with a Windows Lock malware. This typical malware locks the desktop and displays alarming messages stating that you have violated a copyright law.
Remove Windows Genuine Advantage Ransom Trojan
Windows Genuine Advantage is a ransom Trojan that initially targets computer users in Germany. It impersonates as real alert from your operating system. Though, this will appear when your PC is infected with a Trojan or virus. It typically locks the computer and demand for a payment before it gives back your access.