PRS for Music Scam Ransomware
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The 'PRS for Music Your computer has been locked is a scam' ransomware message infection is part of a batch of Winlockers that impersonate various associations concerned with music copyrights and publishing rights. PRS, the Performing Right Society, is a legitimate association involved with protecting musicians. They have issued a statement clarifying that the 'PRS for Music Your computer has been locked is a scam' ransomware has absolutely nothing to do with them or with the other logo included in the 'PRS for Music Your computer has been locked is a scam' ransomware message, that of the Metropolitan Police. Basically, the 'PRS for Music Your computer has been locked is a scam' ransomware takes over the infected computer, blocks access to the victim's desktop and Task Manager, and then refuses to return control of the infected computer system unless the victim pays a fine. ESG security analysts warn that the 'PRS for Music Your computer has been locked is a scam' ransomware message is actually a malware infection and that computer users should not pay the supposed fine that 'PRS for Music Your computer has been locked is a scam' ransomware attempts to charge.
Understanding the 'PRS for Music Your computer has been locked is a scam' Ransomware
There are many versions of these kinds of Winlockers. Usually, they will try to scare computer users by making them think that their machine has been involved in a crime. The 'PRS for Music Your computer has been locked is a scam' ransomware scam and its many clones claim that the victim's computer system contains illegal music files (pirated music) and that they violate Section 106 of the Copyright Act. Do not worry! This is a scam; the Metropolitan Police is not after you, and if they were they would definitely not go after you by displaying intrusive error messages on your computer system. ESG malware analysts have detected numerous versions of the 'PRS for Music Your computer has been locked is a scam' ransomware scam. The malware that delivers 'PRS for Music Your computer has been locked is a scam' ransomware can detect the victim's IP and then use this information to determine its geographical location. Then, 'PRS for Music Your computer has been locked is a scam' ransomware displays a message corresponding to that country's language, police force and organization protecting musicians and recording artists. Other versions of the 'PRS for Music Your computer has been locked is a scam' ransomware include messages from Gema and GVU (Germany), Sacem (France), Buma Stemra (The Netherlands), Suisa (Switzerland), and AKM (Austria).
