{"id":8188,"date":"2019-06-12T21:18:18","date_gmt":"2019-06-12T15:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/?p=8188"},"modified":"2021-02-24T13:45:29","modified_gmt":"2021-02-24T08:15:29","slug":"fbi-virus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antivirus.comodo.com\/blog\/computer-safety\/fbi-virus\/","title":{"rendered":"What is FBI Virus?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FBI virus is a ransomware that locks up the computer with a threatening message that says \u201cThe computer has been blocked due to violation of Copyrights and Related Rights Law.\u201d The FBI virus demands a ransom that ranges from $200 – $450 to unlock the computer.<\/span><\/p>\n

An FBI virus infection is difficult to deal with. Because it\u2019s hard to get past the FBI virus message, you may need the help of a technical person.<\/span><\/p>\n

Below we\u2019ll discuss the possible ways the FBI virus can infect your computer so that you can avoid falling victim to it.<\/span><\/p>\n

How FBI Virus Infects the Computer?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Malicious Emails<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The FBI virus is commonly delivered by spear phishing or spam emails. Apparently, it is not just the FBI virus, but most malware are distributed by malicious emails.<\/span><\/p>\n

The email contains the malicious attachment that installs the FBI virus in the background. In some cases, malware like the FBI virus can get installed without the user having to download the attachment. That\u2019s how the FBI virus infects the computer by email.<\/span><\/p>\n

Crack or Illegal Software<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Crack software is also one of the common causes of malware and ransomware infections. It is free, but it often comes with malware. The malicious software installs as part of the application. Hackers can easily create a crack version of the software embedded with malware like the FBI virus.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nMalvertising<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Malvertising is a technique designed to install malware through malicious advertisements. There\u2019s a malicious code concealed behind the altered pixels. The malicious code executes the malware when the user clicks on the ad. Apparently, this is one of the methods to deliver the FBI virus to random computers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pop ups<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Pop ups are also being used to distribute FBI viruses. Malicious pop ups redirect users to malicious websites. They also install malware when users accidentally click on them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Phishing URL<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A phishing URL also redirects users to websites infected with FBI virus. As usual, FBI virus installs without the user\u2019s knowledge. A phishing URL is deceptive. It can be found even on legitimate websites.<\/span><\/p>\n

Being aware of how an FBI virus is commonly delivered is one of the keys to preventing it. However, if your computer has already been infected with FBI virus, it is better to try alternative solutions than pay the ransom.<\/span><\/p>\n

Paying the ransomware doesn\u2019t guarantee that hackers will unlock your computer. Some hackers get away with the money without providing the decryption key.<\/span><\/p>\n

As mentioned early on, an FBI virus infection is difficult to deal with. But below are some steps you can try to remove the FBI virus from your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Remove FBI Virus from your computer?<\/span><\/h3>\n

1. How to Remove the FBI Virus in Safe Mode?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n