Threat Database Adware 'All Access To This Device Has Been Revoked' Technical...

'All Access To This Device Has Been Revoked' Technical Support Scam

The 'All Access To This Device Has Been Revoked' Technical Support Scam refers to a campaign that aims to lead users into calling a fake computer support line and have users paying hundreds of dollars for repairs they don't need. The 'All Access To This Device Has Been Revoked' Technical Support Scam is facilitated by a broad network of phishing pages and a Trojan that is programmed to block the user's access to the desktop. The 'All Access To This Device Has Been Revoked' Technical Support Scam is an adapted version of the 'Microsoft Help Desk Tech Support' and the 'MSSecTeam' Tech Support Scams. As mentioned before, the 'All Access To This Device Has Been Revoked' Technical Support Scam is facilitated by a Trojan that might be installed on computers via fake software updates to Java and Adobe Flash. The 'All Access To This Device Has Been Revoked' Trojan is reported to run on system boot up and display a lock screen message in full-screen mode, as well as disable keyboard shortcuts that launch internal system tools. Lab tests revealed that the 'All Access To This Device Has Been Revoked' Lock Screen Trojan is programmed to display the following text:

'[link to TeamViewer] [link to LogMeIn] [link to Supremo]
Microsoft has detected some suspicious activity on this computer has been revoked due to a network security breach. Attackers might attempt personal information, banking details, emails, passwords and other files on this system.
Please contact a Microsoft certified technician on
1-888-879-0163 Or
[TEXT BOX] [Activate Now|Button]
Privacy Policy'

The people who created the 'All Access To This Device Has Been Revoked' Lock Screen Trojan programmed it to leads users into installing a corrupted version of one of three legitimate remote desktop clients. It is not a surprise that the 'All Access To This Device Has Been Revoked' threat actors decided to take advantage of the services by TeamViewer, LogMeIn, and Supremo, which are leading developers of remote administration utilities. Fortunately, malware researchers found that compromised users can disable the 'All Access To This Device Has Been Revoked' Lock Screen Trojan by entering the code '8716098676562789' in the text box provided on the full-screen message. The creator of the 'All Access To This Device Has Been Revoked' Lock Screen Trojan might catch onto the news in the cyber security world and release an improved version soon. You should make sure to run a reputable anti-malware shield and cancel the download of questionable software updates to Java and Adobe Flash. You may need the help of a computer technician if the 'All Access To This Device Has Been Revoked' lock screen window loads after entering the unlock code.

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