FBI Header Ransomware
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| Ranking: | 12,231 |
| Threat Level: | 100 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 193 |
| First Seen: | September 17, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | September 15, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
PC security researchers have received reports of a ransomware that prevents computer users from using their machines by claiming to be associated with the FBI. This ransomware infection demands the payment of $500 USD ransom through PayPal. If your machine is blocked due to a FBI Header Ransomware, malware researchers recommend the utilization of a fully updated security application to deal with this threat.
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Do not Believe the Fake Accusations of the FBI Header Ransomware
Computer users have reported that, while browsing the Web, their computers will suddenly become blocked by the FBI Header Ransomware. This ransomware displays a pop-up window on the affected Web browser that cannot be closed. The FBI Header Ransomware message claims that the computer users viewed illegal content and demands payment of a $500 USD 'fine' through PayPal. The FBI Header Ransomware will accuse computer users of viewing child pornography and pirating copyrighted content. Of course, this is enough to terrify most inexperienced computer users. However, the FBI Header Ransomware infection has absolutely no connection to the FBI or the police. The FBI Header Ransomware infection is part of a well-known tactic that prevents computer users from connecting to the Internet until they pay this bogus 'fine.' Do not pay the FBI Header Ransomware ransom! Rather, take steps to remove this pest at once.
Has Your Computer Been Blocked by the FBI Header Ransomware?
The main purpose of the FBI Header Ransomware is to trick inexperienced computer users. These types of threats have been acting for a very long time, although they'd dropped in number compared to the rising surge of encryption ransomware. Fortunately, the FBI Header Ransomware and its ilk are relatively easy to get rid of and do not do lasting damage to the victim's computer or files. The FBI Header Ransomware infection is installed on the victim's computer by typical threat delivery methods. Once the FBI Header Ransomware has been installed, it will take over the victims' Web browsers, including Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and the Windows 10 Microsoft Edge. Whenever computer users try to open a new tab or window, they are redirected to the FBI Header Ransomware's Web page, which displays a large pop-up message with a warning sign. There have been several messages associated with the FBI Header Ransomware and similar infections. In most cases, the FBI Header Ransomware message will contain the following text:
“YOUR BROWSER HAS BEEN BLOCKED. ALL PC DATA WILL BE DETAINED AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURES WILL BE INITIATED AGAINST YOU IF THE FINE IS NOT PAID”
The FBI Header Ransomware message also includes basic information about the victims' computers, including their IP address, geographical location and operating system information. The FBI Header Ransomware claims that it is necessary to pay $500 USD via PayPal, and legal action will be taken if the payment is not made within 48 hours. Attempting to close the FBI Header Ransomware window simply will make it pop-up again.
Dealing with the FBI Header Ransomware
Do not pay the FBI Header Ransomware 'fine.' There is also no need to become upset; the FBI Header Ransomware has no connection to any real law enforcement agency. The advised way to deal with the FBI Header Ransomware is to start up the affected computer in Safe Mode and then use a reliable, fully updated security application to detect and remove all content related to the FBI Header Ransomware. In many cases, this ransomware will have made unwanted changes to the affected Web browser's settings (such as changing its default search engine, homepage or security settings). It may be necessary to undo these and all other changes related to the FBI Header Ransomware by manually going into the affected Web browser's settings and restoring them to their defaults.
