'Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section Ransomware' Details

[+] Click Image to Enlarge

• 
• 

ESG malware analysts have received reports of ransomware infections similar to the Ukash Virus cropping up in the United States. The ‘Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section’ ransomware infection is one of these winlockers that have started to target American computer users. Like its European counterparts, the ‘Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section’ ransomware infection will claim that the victim’s computer has been involved in illegal activities (such as viewing child pornography) and then demand the payment of a one hundred dollar ransom. ‘Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section’ ransomware message has no connection with actual law enforcement and is actually part of a scam to steal your money.

How the ‘Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section’ Ransomware Scam Works

The ‘Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section’ ransomware message is caused by a Trojan infection that also blocks access to Windows. Also, known as a Winlocker, this kind of malware infection will block access to anti-malware software, your Desktop, the Task Manager and other components that would normally enable you to bypass it. The ‘Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section’ ransomware message itself will use threatening language to coerce inexperienced computer users into paying a one hundred dollar fine.

The ‘Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section’ ransomware infection is very similar to a Winlocker known as the Ukash Virus. This malware infection has numerous variants that target different countries in Europe, demanding payment via Ukash of PaySafeCard. Like the ‘Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section’ ransomware, the Ukash Virus also pretends to come from the targeted country’s main law enforcement agency and will also use threatening language to require the payment of a ransom in order to return control of the computer.

Removing the ‘Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section’ Ransomware Infection

Fortunately, the ‘Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section’ ransomware infection is not particularly sophisticated. You can remove this infection with the help of most reliable anti-malware programs. In fact, manual removal is also not particularly difficult. However, the main difficulty in dealing with a ‘Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section’ ransomware infection is gaining access to your anti-malware software in the first place. ESG security analysts recommend either starting up in Safe Mode or starting up Windows from an external memory device in order to bypass the ‘Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section’ ransomware message and gain access to your computer.

How Can You Detect Malware Files Related to ‘Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section Ransomware’?

Important Article Disclaimer