FBI Department of Defense Ransomware

The 'FBI Department of Defense' Ransomware Trojan is a dangerous malware infection that criminals use to steal money from inexperienced computer users. The 'FBI Department of Defense' Ransomware belongs to the Urausy family of malware and is a well known scam. Typically, the 'FBI Department of Defense' Ransomware is distributed using social engineering and other types of malware. In most cases, the 'FBI Department of Defense' Ransomware infects a computer with the help of an exploit kit located on an attack website. The 'FBI Department of Defense' Ransomware is also distributed through spam email messages containing malicious attachments or embedded links or bundled along with popular files on file sharing websites. If your computer has been taken hostage by the 'FBI Department of Defense' Ransomware, ESG security researchers advise the use of a reliable anti-malware application to remove this threat from your computer.

Do Not Pay the 'FBI Department of Defense' Ransomware 'Fine'

The 'FBI Department of Defense' Ransomware takes a computer hostage by blocking all access to its files, Desktop and applications. The 'FBI Department of Defense' Ransomware displays a fake message from several police organizations to scam its victims. The 'FBI Department of Defense' Ransomware displays a fake message listing Mandiant U.S.A. Cyber Security, the FBI, the Department of Defense and Interpol. This message accuses the victim of illegal activity such as viewing child pornography and sending out spam email. However, these are all lies meant to trick computer users into paying a fake police 'fine'. This fine, of $300 USD, is usually paid using an electronic payment service like MoneyPak or MoneyGram. It is important to note that paying the 'FBI Department of Defense' Ransomware's fine will not remove this dangerous threat from your computer or restore your access to your own files.

The 'FBI Department of Defense' Ransomware should be Removed with an Anti-malware Program

If you cannot access your computer because of the 'FBI Department of Defense' Ransomware, ESG malware analysts advise using an alternate start-up method to boot the infected PC. Once access is restored to your files, a fully updated anti-malware program should be able to remove the 'FBI Department of Defense' Ransomware. To prevent further attacks, ESG security analysts advise browsing the Web safely and protecting your computer with fully updated security software.