Korps Landelijke Politiediensten Ransomware

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The Korps Landelijke Politiediensten Ransomware Trojan is designed to threaten computer users with a fake message from the police. The Korps Landelijke Politiediensten Ransomware targets computer users located in the Netherlands. Like most similar ransomware infections, Korps Landelijke Politiediensten Ransomware blocks access to the infected computer with a threatening, full screen ransom message. It is important to remember that Korps Landelijke Politiediensten Ransomware and other fake messages from the police are not part of a real law enforcement operation; they are part of a scam that criminals use to extort money from inexperienced, unsuspecting computer users. It is possible to remove the Korps Landelijke Politiediensten Ransomware by using an alternative start-up method to gain access to your security software, which should be fully updated in order to deal with this threat.

As was mentioned above, the Korps Landelijke Politiediensten Ransomware blocks access to the infected computer. To do this, the Korps Landelijke Politiediensten Ransomware uses a Winlocker component designed to prevent the victim from gaining access to files, applications and essential Windows components like the Windows Desktop, Registry Editor and Task Manager. The Korps Landelijke Politiediensten Ransomware threatens the victim with jail time and the loss of the data stored on the victim's computer unless a hefty fine of at least one hundred euros is paid via an online payment service. Despite the fact that the Korps Landelijke Politiediensten Ransomware claims that the victim's computer was involved in trafficking pornography and illegally copied software, the Korps Landelijke Politiediensten Ransomware has no power to carry out any of its threats. Paying the Korps Landelijke Politiediensten Ransomware ransom will not unblock your computer.

Korps Landelijke Politiediensten Ransomware Targets Computers in the Netherlands

The many variants of Korps Landelijke Politiediensten Ransomware attack computers located in specific locations. The Korps Landelijke Politiediensten Ransomware in particular only infects computers with an IP address located in the Netherlands. Depending on the victim's IP address, a different version of this ransomware scam is installed on the targeted computer. Variants of this scam have been targeting most countries in Europe as well as Canada and the United States. Each variant of this ransomware attack uses a ransom message written in the targeted country's language and containing logos and badges corresponding to a police agency located in that country.