Der Computer ist gesperrt Internetdienstanbieter Virus is just another name for Österreichischen Polizei Virus. This ransomware infection plagues users in Austria by locking them out of their computers. When users are infected with Der Computer ist gesperrt Internetdienstanbieter Virus, they see a fake security notification on their computer screens instead of their desktop. Although the notification displayed by this infection may seem threatened, it is an absolute lie, and you will do well to remove Der Computer ist gesperrt Internetdienstanbieter Virus from your computer immediately. To do that, you need to follow the instructions below on how to unlock your computer.
You may think that Der Computer ist gesperrt Internetdienstanbieter Virus is the only ransomware infection designed for Austrian market, but that would be very far from the truth. While the truth is that it is distributed by Revoyem Trojan, and it belongs to Ukash Virus group of ransomware applications. It also has several earlier versions that also were intended to attack Austrian users, for example, Der Computer is Blockiert and Polizei Österreich Virus.
The main aspect that differentiates Der Computer ist gesperrt Internetdienstanbieter Virus from earlier versions is its mode of distribution. The infection is known to be hiding in various pornography websites, and when user clicks an infected link TrafficHolder malvert redirects the user to a webpage that hosts child pornography. From there, the system is automatically infected with Der Computer ist gesperrt Internetdienstanbieter Virus, and before long the screen is locked and the fake notification is presented:
Der Computer ist gesperrt Internetdienstanbieter
Arbeiten Sie Ihren Computer auf dem Gelände der Betrachtung illegalen Inhalten ausgesetzt wurde
All illegalen Aktivitäten auf Ihrem Computer, einschließslich Fotos und Videos von der Webcam, in einem Polizei-Datenbank zur weiteren Identifizierung der einzelnen Täter gespeichert
Although the disturbing method of distribution may convince several users that they really have been involved in viewing child pornography, as this is exactly what Der Computer ist gesperrt Internetdienstanbieter Virus accuses them of doing, the sooner you realize this infection is nothing but a scam the better.
The ransomware program will ask you to send money via PaySafeCard or any similar alternative payment system. According to the program, this “fine” will help you avoid court and your computer will be unlocked. Naturally, this will never happen. Hence, you need to keep your money to yourself and then unlock your computer following the instructions below. Once you have mission completed, acquire a legitimate antimalware program that will remove Der Computer ist gesperrt Internetdienstanbieter Virus for good.
Windows 8
Windows Vista & Windows 7
Windows XP
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