Public Security Directorate Ransomware
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| Ranking: | 8,335 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 611 |
| First Seen: | April 17, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | September 15, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
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The Public Security Directorate Ransomware scam is a Police Ransomware Trojan that targets computer users located in the Kingdom of Jordan. The Public Security Directorate Ransomware is simply one of the latest versions of a scam that has hundreds of variants, corresponding to different regions of the world. While initially versions of this scam were confined to Europe, in 2012 and 2013 Police Ransomware Trojans have spread throughout the world, with versions of this scam created to target computers in North and South America and in several other industrialized nations such as Australia and South Africa. The Public Security Directorate Ransomware is one of many variants of this scam released in 2013 which target computer users in the Middle East. The Public Security Directorate Ransomware and its variants demand payment of their ransom through the CashU money transfer service, which caters to customers in this part of the world.
How the Public Security Directorate Ransomware Affects Your Computer
The Public Security Directorate Ransomware Trojan is designed to block access to the infected computer, demanding the payment of a ransom in order to gain said access. It is important to note that paying the ransom that the Public Security Directorate Ransomware Trojan demands will not unblock the infected computer and represents a waste of time and money. Victims are convinced to pay this ransom due to the fact that the Public Security Directorate Ransomware Trojan impersonates the police department of the Kingdom of Jordan, accusing the victim of viewing unlawful material on the infected computer. It is important to remember that the Public Security Directorate Ransomware Trojan has no actual connection to Jordan's police. Rather, this is all part of a well known scam designed to trick computer users into giving up their money.
Removing the Public Security Directorate Ransomware Infection
To remove the Public Security Directorate Ransomware Trojan infection, ESG security researchers advise computer users to use an updated anti-malware solution capable of running a scan on the infected computer. To get at security software on the compromised computer and bypass the Public Security Directorate Ransomware message, it will usually be necessary to use an alternate boot method to start up Windows. ESG malware analysts advise the use of Safe Mode or an external boot source such as a CD, USB drive or another memory device.
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