Threat Database Trojans '844-313-6006' Screenlocker

'844-313-6006' Screenlocker

By GoldSparrow in Trojans

The '844-313-6006' Screenlocker is a Trojan that was used to lock out users from their devices and force users to call uncertified computer support agents. The '844-313-6006' Screenlocker is part of an advanced computer support tactic that is linked to the 844-313-6006 and the 888-412-7398 phone numbers. The con artists associated with the 844-313-6006' Screenlocker might use the names of respected AV manufacturers to convince users to run a potentially harmful program with admin privileges. Typically, users are shown advertisements of free premium AV keys that are installed through a small downloader application. However, the downloader application is a Screen Locker Trojan. The '844-313-6006' Screenlocker generates a full-screen window that lacks covers the Task Bar, the Windows start menu and window controls in the top right corner. Keyboard shortcuts are disabled by the '844-313-6006' Screen Locker Trojan, as well as the Registry editor and the Task Manager. Computer security researchers identified two versions of the '844-313-6006' Screenlocker that show the following messages:

  • Screen version 1:
  • 'Windows
    CRITICAL WARNING
    888-412-7389
    License Key Revoked
    Your Windows is Blocked
    Due to Suspicions activity on your IP address , Multiple Illegal IP Traced
    Critical Update Required , Antivirus Not responding
    Error Code 1. 0x803f7001
    Error Code 2. 0xc004f074
    CLICK HERE to check Your IP Address
    Enter your 25 Digits product key below
    [TEXT BOX] [Submit|BUTTON]
    Connect to Support
    Help
    888-412-7389'

  • Screen version 2:
  • 'Windows 1-844-313-6006
    SECURITY ALERT !
    License Key Revoked
    Windows Blocked due to unauthorized access from and illegal IP address
    Critical Update Required , Antivirus Not responding
    Error Code 0x803f7001
    Provide your Installation ID CLICK HERE to get your installation ID
    Enter your 25 Digits product key below
    [TEXT BOX] [Submit|BUTTON]
    Connect to Support
    Help
    1-844-313-6006'

Do not call '844-313-6006,' '1-888-412-7389' and other phone lines that may be promoted by the '844-313-6006' Screenlocker. Con artists answering these phone lines may present themselves as employees at Microsoft Corp. and ask you to pay $400 for a Windows Activation Key. Sometimes, the crew behind the '844-313-6006' Screenlocker may even promote fake AV software. Compromised users may need to boot Windows into Safe Mode before removing the '844-313-6006' Screen Locker Trojan. You may wish to use help from a certified computer technician. PC security researchers reported that the '844-313-6006' Screenlocker uses a key generator for the requested "25 Digits product key." You may try to enter '00000-Z0006-000B1-00000-000N0' (without quotation marks) on the '844-313-6006' and the '888-412-7389' screens if you have been infected. However, the '844-313-6006' Screenlocker may be updated, and it may not work. It is best to avoid questionable advertisements and spam emails that direct you to download and open a file if you wish to avoid the '844-313-6006' Screenlocker.

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