'Program Launch [expired license]' Ransomware

The 'Program Launch [expired license]' Ransomware infection is used to take a computer hostage and then to demand payment of a ransom on the part of the victim. However, the 'Program Launch [expired license]' Ransomware message may also appear as a pop-up message if your computer is infected with a malware infection or, potentially, to expose your computer to dangerous malware. The 'Program Launch [expired license]' Ransomware message is also associated with a variety of other ransomware infections. The presence of the 'Program Launch [expired license]' Ransomware on your computer clearly indicates that your computer has been exposed to a Trojan infection. If the 'Program Launch [expired license]' Ransomware message appears at any point while browsing the Web, it is important to ignore its message, close your Web browser, and use a reliable anti-malware scanner to remove all malware in your computer. If the 'Program Launch [expired license]' Ransomware message appears when you access your computer, then it may be necessary to use more advanced removal methods in order to restore your computer to normality.

Typical Sources of the 'Program Launch [expired license]' Ransomware

In the majority of cases involving the 'Program Launch [expired license]' Ransomware, the victim's computer was exposed to a hijacked website designed to distribute malware and expose visitors' computers to malware. Typical websites associated with the 'Program Launch [expired license]' Ransomware attacks include websites containing pornographic content or promoting known online scams. Websites that cause pop-up advertisements or messages when visited should usually be avoided, especially if there is no way of bypassing or removing the offending pop-up.

Why the 'Program Launch [expired license]' Ransomware Attacks Your PC

The 'Program Launch [expired license]' Ransomware attack uses a social engineering approach to trick the computer user. Basically, the 'Program Launch [expired license]' Ransomware message claims that Java is trying to launch an unregistered program and then displays a button so that the computer user may 'allow' it to launch the supposed program. However, this is a complete lie; clicking on the 'allow' button allows criminals to install malware on your computer. Clicking on the 'allow' button will typically install a ransomware variant on the victim's computer, typically taking the form of a fake message from a police organization. Once installed, these types of infections take the victim's computer and attempt to convince the computer user to pay a fake police fine.