FBI virus – a hoax trying to trick you

The Federal Bureau Investigation has locked your computer because of the Copyright and Related Rights Law violation? Don‘t rush to spend your money paying the fine. This is not a true alert. It is FBI virus that got inside your computer through security vulnerabilities. This malware blocks user’s computer stating that there was illegally used or distributed copyrighted content, viewed or distributed prohibited pornographic content, etc. It also informs that the following computer is infected by a rogue and the only way to fix the problem is to pay a 100$ fine through MoneyPak.

ATTENTION!
IP:
Location: United States
IPS: GTS Central Europe
Your PC is blocked due to at least one of the specified reasons below.
You have been violating Copyright and Related Right Live (Videos, Music, Software) and illegally using or distributing copyrighted content, thus infringing Article 1, Section B, Clause B, also known as the Criminal Code of United States of America […]
To unlock the computer, you must pay the fine through MoneyPak of 100$ […]
When you pay the fine, your PC will get unlocked in 1 to 48 hours after the money is put into the State’s account.

Would you believe that real government institution will ask to pay fine through pre-paid cards ? Some of us do fall for this trick and send money to hackers.
FBI virus is distributed through infected websites or infected files. If you don’t take care of your computer’s safety, forget to upgrade your antivirus program, you may be an easy victim of this rogue. After the scam is in your machine there is nothing you can do with it. Of course, it is very easy for the hackers to convince you into spending your 100$ but don’t get caught on this hook.
However, do not take this infection lightly. You should remove FBI virus, as it might be connected with other infections and cripple your security programs. The easy way is to scan ones PC with anti-malware programs like Spyhunter, ComboFix or Malwarebytes. For full removal instructions, consult this FBI ransomware removal guide on 2-viruses.com.

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