Policeprotector.biz Removal Guide

Policeprotector.biz is a truly malicious domain which could be used to corrupt your web browsers in the hopes of receiving a ransom fee. Unfortunately, the devious cyber criminals behind the threat have decided to use several different tricks to convince you that you need to pay this ransom. In fact, most computer users are unlikely to recognize that schemers are involved at all because the ransom is presented as a legal fine requested by the Police. Regardless of the intimidating information and the authentic-looking credentials presented in the fake alert, we can guarantee that this is just a scam. Please continue reading to learn how you can delete policeprotector.biz ransomware.

Even though facing ransomware is extremely dangerous, it is much better to be attacked by the infection which is only capable of hijacking your browsers. In the past we have warned you about malicious ransomware threats which can lock your computer, remove administrative privileges, disable access to the desktop and sometimes even block safe mode. Needless to say, the removal of these threats is much more complicated. If you have already found the PC corrupted by Central Security Service Virus, Police Cybercrime Virus, L'ordinateur est bloqué par la police Virus and similar ransomware, we advise using the search box above to find articles which will help you delete these from the operating system.

Unfortunately, policeprotector.biz is only one of the many corrupted domains which schemers could use to enable ransomware attacks. Our researchers have observed Cops-help.com, AlmostPolice.co and similar malicious domains, and you need to make sure you do not land on these in the future. Beware of any suspicious links which may be used to route you to them. If you do end up getting your browsers locked, it is most important that you pay no attention to the presented information. Have no doubt that the Police credentials have been attached illegally, the displayed accusations are fictitious and the requested fines are illicit.

You need to remove policeprotector.biz notifications and unlock your browsers as soon as possible. The devious ransomware warnings presented through the domain are meant to lure out your money, and sharing your savings with schemers is not advised. Note that you should not expect that the browsers will be unlocked if you pay the allegedly authentic fines. The truth is that the situation could go in either direction, and so instead of wasting your money we recommend following the manual removal guides provided below. Once you delete the ransomware you should install automatic malware detection and removal software to ensure that similar attacks are not repeated in the future.

How to remove ransomware from browsers?

Remove from Mac OS X:

1. Simultaneously tap Command+Option+Escape to open Force Quit.
2. Find the corrupted browser in the Force Quit Applications list.
3. Select the browser and click Force Quit.

Remove from Windows OS:

1. Simultaneously tap Ctrl+Alt+Delete to open the Task Manager.
2. Click the Processes tab and select the process representing the corrupted browser.
3. Now click End Process and select OK.