FBI ‘Your Browser Has Been Blocked’ Ransomware

Posted: July 15, 2013

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Threat Level:	2/10
Infected PCs:	43

First Seen:	July 15, 2013
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

The FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware is an FBI ransomware Trojan that displays fraudulent legal alerts through your web browser while also locking down your computer. The goal of the FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware's attack is to force you to pay a MoneyPak fee, which the FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware claims is enforced upon you by US government – but SpywareRemove.com malware experts stress that the FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware is an illegal program that doesn't have any affiliation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. To deal with the FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware's lockdown and get your computer back to normal, you ordinarily should be quick to use a dependable anti-malware product to remove FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware, along with traditional anti-malware strategies such as booting your PC from an uncompromised hard drive.

The Fake Government Recon Program with Everything to Hide

The FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware's pop-up presents the FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware as a program that's used to monitor and control PCs involved with crimes like viewing child pornography or the vaguely-described activity of 'illegal access.' However, the FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware displays its alert on any PC that the FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware infects without any effort at detecting the crimes the FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware claims to prevent, and, contrary to its pop-up's threats, is incapable of throwing into jail for violating copyright laws.

The FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware is similar to other FBI ransomware Trojans SpywareRemove.com malware researchers already have analyzed, especially those from the Reveton family. With a combination of its pop-up warning and efforts at blocking other applications, the FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware attempts to force you to pay a MoneyPak fee. Ransomware fines like the FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware's own never should be paid since this payment will not restore your PC and funds criminal activities. Failing to do so will not incur any harm to your computer – other than the problems the FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware already has caused since its original installation.

Policing the Fake FBI... Right Off Your Browser

Because the FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware and related FBI ransomware Trojans usually go through a variety of updates and minor variants, SpywareRemove.com malware experts are unable to predict the attacks an FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware-infected PC may have to endure perfectly. However, they can denote some of the most likely possibilities as follows:

Browser hijacks that redirect your browser to the FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware's warning message and block other websites. Hijacks also may be implemented along with changes to your browser's security settings (of a negative variety, naturally).
Modifications to your desktop. The FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware and similar FBI ransomware Trojans from the Reveton family are known for concealing your desktop shortcuts.
Being unable to launch other applications, especially security-central utilities like Task Manager and major brands of anti-malware software.

Since the latter function makes the effective removal of the FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware especially tricky, SpywareRemove.com malware experts usually suggest that you boot any infected PC from an uninfected flash drive. By booting from an uninfected OS, you can launch your anti-malware software and delete the FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware without its attacks or pop-up message ever appearing. Any files that the FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware may have encrypted can be restored from a backup or decrypted with appropriate decryption utilities (often made available by various PC security companies).

Other fake FBI Trojans similar to the FBI 'Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware, and countered by similar methods, include the 'FBI Waarschuwing! Uw Computer is Vergrendeld' Virus, the FBI PayPal Virus, the FBI Cybercrime Division Virus, 'FBI Online Agent has blocked your computer for security reason' Ransomware, the FBI Ultimate Game Card Virus and the FBI Green Dot Moneypak Virus.

Technical Details

Additional Information

The following URL's were detected:

monerohush.com

The following messages's were detected:

#	Message
1	'FBI Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware The FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation Cyber Department All activities of this computer have been recorded All your files are encrypted. Do not try to unlock your computer! Your browser has been blocked due to at least one of the reasons specified below. You have been subjected to violation of Copyright and Related Rights Law (Video, Music, Software) and illegally using or distributing copyrighted contents, thus infringing Article 1, Section 8, Clause 8, also known as the Copyright of the Criminal Code of United States of America. Article 1, Section 8, Cause 8 of the Criminal Code provides for a fine of two to five hundred minimal wages or a deprivation of liberty for two to eight years. You have been viewing or distributing prohibited Pornographic content (Child Porno photos and etc were found on your computer). Thus violating article 202 of the Criminal Code of United States of America, provides for a deprivation of liberty for four to twelve years. Illegal access has been initiated from your PC without your knowledge or consent, your PC may be infected by malware, thus you are violating the law on Neglectful Use of Personal Computer. Article 210 of the Criminal Code provides for a fine of up to $100,000 and/or deprivation of liberty for four to nine years. Pursuant to the amendment to Criminal Code of United States of America of May 28, 2011, this law infringement (if it is not repeated - first time) may be considered as conditional in case you pay the fine of the States. To unlock your computer and avoid other legal consequences, you are obligated to pay a release fee of $300, payable through GreenDot MoneyPak (you have to purchase MoneyPak card, load it with $300 and enter the code). You can buy the code at any shop or gas station. MoneyPak is available at the stores nationwide. Your browser will be unblocked within 3-12 hours after the money is put into the State's account. Please note: Fine must be paid within 12 hours. As soon as 12 hours elapse, the possibility to pay the fine expires. All PC data will be detained and criminal procedures will be initiated against you if the fine is not paid. Your browser has been locked. All PC Data will be detained and criminal procedures will be initiated against you if the fine will not be paid. 'All Activities of This Computer Have Been Recorded' Ransomware All activities of this computer have been recorded All your files are encrypted. Do not try to unlock your computer! Your browser has been blocked due to at least one of the reasons specified below.
2	THE FBI FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION CYBER DEPARTMENT All activities of this computer have been recorded All your files are encrypted. Don't try to unlock your computer! Your browser has been blocked due at least one of the reasons specified below. You have been subjected to violation of Copyright and Related Rights Law (Video, Music, Software) and illegally using or distributing copyrighted contents, thus infringing Article 1, Section 8, Clause 8, also known as the Copyright of the Criminal Code of United States of America. Article 1, Section 8, Cause 8of the Criminal Code provides for a fine of two to five hundred minimal wages or a deprivation of liberty for two to eight years. You have been viewing or distributing prohibited Pornographic content (Child Porno photos and etc were found on your computer). Thus violating article 202 of the Criminal Code of United States of America, Article 202 of the Criminal Code provides for a deprivation of liberty for four to twelve years. Illegal access has been initiated from your PC with ought your knowledge or consent, your PC may be infected by malware, thus you are violating the law on Neglectful Use of Personal Computer. Articles 210 of the Criminal Code provides for a fine up to $100,000 and/or deprivation of liberty for four to nine years. Pursuant to the amendment of Criminal Code of United States of America of May 28, 2011, this law infringement (if it is not repeated - first time) may be considered as conditional in case you pay the fine of the States. To unlock your computer and to avoid other legal consequences, you are obligated to pay a release fee of $300. Payable through GreenDot MoneyPak (you have to purchase MoneyPak card. load it with $300 and enter the code). You can buy the code at any shop or gas station. MoneyPak is available at the stores nationwide. When you pay the fine, your browser will be unblocked in 3 to 12 hours after the money is put into the States's account. Please note: Fine may only be paid within 12 hours. As soon as 12 hours elapse, the possibility to pay the fine expires. All PC data will be detained and criminal procedures will be initiated against you if the fine is not paid.

Message

'FBI Your Browser Has Been Blocked' Ransomware
The FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Cyber Department
All activities of this computer have been recorded
All your files are encrypted. Do not try to unlock your computer!
Your browser has been blocked due to at least one of the reasons specified below.
You have been subjected to violation of Copyright and Related Rights Law (Video, Music, Software) and illegally using or distributing copyrighted contents, thus infringing Article 1, Section 8, Clause 8, also known as the Copyright of the Criminal Code of United States of America.
Article 1, Section 8, Cause 8 of the Criminal Code provides for a fine of two to five hundred minimal wages or a deprivation of liberty for two to eight years.
You have been viewing or distributing prohibited Pornographic content (Child Porno photos and etc were found on your computer). Thus violating article 202 of the Criminal Code of United States of America, provides for a deprivation of liberty for four to twelve years.
Illegal access has been initiated from your PC without your knowledge or consent, your PC may be infected by malware, thus you are violating the law on Neglectful Use of Personal Computer. Article 210 of the Criminal Code provides for a fine of up to $100,000 and/or deprivation of liberty for four to nine years.
Pursuant to the amendment to Criminal Code of United States of America of May 28, 2011, this law infringement (if it is not repeated - first time) may be considered as conditional in case you pay the fine of the States.
To unlock your computer and avoid other legal consequences, you are obligated to pay a release fee of $300, payable through GreenDot MoneyPak (you have to purchase MoneyPak card, load it with $300 and enter the code). You can buy the code at any shop or gas station. MoneyPak is available at the stores nationwide.
Your browser will be unblocked within 3-12 hours after the money is put into the State's account.
Please note: Fine must be paid within 12 hours. As soon as 12 hours elapse, the possibility to pay the fine expires. All PC data will be detained and criminal procedures will be initiated against you if the fine is not paid.
Your browser has been locked.
All PC Data will be detained and criminal procedures will be initiated against you if the fine will not be paid.
'All Activities of This Computer Have Been Recorded' Ransomware
All activities of this computer have been recorded
All your files are encrypted. Do not try to unlock your computer!
Your browser has been blocked due to at least one of the reasons specified below.

THE FBI FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION CYBER DEPARTMENT
All activities of this computer have been recorded
All your files are encrypted. Don't try to unlock your computer!
Your browser has been blocked due at least one of the reasons specified below.
You have been subjected to violation of Copyright and Related Rights Law (Video, Music, Software) and illegally using or distributing copyrighted contents, thus infringing Article 1, Section 8, Clause 8, also known as the Copyright of the Criminal Code of United States of America. Article 1, Section 8, Cause 8of the Criminal Code provides for a fine of two to five hundred minimal wages or a deprivation of liberty for two to eight years.
You have been viewing or distributing prohibited Pornographic content (Child Porno photos and etc were found on your computer). Thus violating article 202 of the Criminal Code of United States of America, Article 202 of the Criminal Code provides for a deprivation of liberty for four to twelve years.
Illegal access has been initiated from your PC with ought your knowledge or consent, your PC may be infected by malware, thus you are violating the law on Neglectful Use of Personal Computer. Articles 210 of the Criminal Code provides for a fine up to $100,000 and/or deprivation of liberty for four to nine years. Pursuant to the amendment of Criminal Code of United States of America of May 28, 2011, this law infringement (if it is not repeated - first time) may be considered as conditional in case you pay the fine of the States.
To unlock your computer and to avoid other legal consequences, you are obligated to pay a release fee of $300. Payable through GreenDot MoneyPak (you have to purchase MoneyPak card. load it with $300 and enter the code). You can buy the code at any shop or gas station. MoneyPak is available at the stores nationwide.
When you pay the fine, your browser will be unblocked in 3 to 12 hours after the money is put into the States's account. Please note: Fine may only be paid within 12 hours. As soon as 12 hours elapse, the possibility to pay the fine expires. All PC data will be detained and criminal procedures will be initiated against you if the fine is not paid.

One Comment

Nicholas driggs says:

April 28, 2014 at 3:02 pm

Hey not gonna lie was looking at porn. And I accidentally clicked on a daddy video. I think it was from a foreign movie or something it was weird. I don't have any kids or anything. I am only 21 years old and think that that provocative nature is weird. I am not a sex offender nor will ever be, and would never do anything to hurt my family. It is embarrassing as it is to type this! I just want to reach out and assure that I am not a threat in the slightest bit. I am a loving and caring person and don't want this to get to or affect my family life in any way. My computer is down right now how can I fix this problem. Thanks for your time and consideration.