Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus

Posted: October 16, 2012

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Threat Level:	2/10
Infected PCs:	45

First Seen:	October 16, 2012
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

The Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus is a ransomware Trojan that pretends to be sent by the Swiss police while the Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus blocks your computer with a fake crime alert. This alert is used to waylay victims into transferring money to criminals through commonly-available voucher systems. Despite its looks, the Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus isn't affiliated with any type of law enforcement, and SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend deleting Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus promptly and with suitable security software. While the Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus's victims are likely to reside in Switzerland, similar ransomware Trojans that are variants of Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus have been recorded attacking many other regions in Europe.

The Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus: Just a Finger on the Hand that's Squeezing Europe's Collective Treasure Chest

While the ransomware Trojan epidemic, powered in part by members of the Reveton family of Trojans, continues to profit off of European victims, the Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus can be singled out as both an example of what regions are in danger as well as of the overall evolving nature of ransomware-based malware. In just the past few weeks, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have found many ransomware Trojans with fake legal alerts similar to Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus's targeting numerous European countries – and that's discounting previous ransomware Trojans with even slight aesthetic dissimilarities.

Examples of these 'clones' of the Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus include:

The Norsk Politi Institutt for Cybercrime Virus of Norway.
The Luxembourg Police Virus and the France Ministère de l'Intérieur Virus of France.
The Oficina Virtual de Denuncias Virus of Spain.
The POLIISI Osasto Tietoverkkorikollisuuden Virus of Finland.
The Eenheid Voor de Bestrijding Cybercrime Virus of the Netherlands.

These advanced PC threats, including Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus, display fraudulent warning messages that cover your entire screen and include seemingly-legitimate details like the official logos of Ukash and Paysafecard. Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus, like its relatives, also displays the coat of arms emblem of its country, Switzerland, which is detected by your IP address (which also is on display in the fake alert).

Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus threatens you with jail time due to vaguely-specified computer crimes, pretends to monitor your actions via your webcam and demands a one hundred Euro ransom before your PC is returned to normal. Above all else, SpywareRemove.com malware analysts strongly warn against paying Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus's fine, which will not unlock your computer – although the Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus will pad the coffers of already-wealthy criminal enterprises.

Beating a Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus: Jailbreaks that will not Get the Authorities Hot on Your Heels

The Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus doesn't have any authority to lock your PC, demand payment or perform any of the other actions that the Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus claims are initiated by the Swiss police. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers encourage you to ignore any threats from Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus and do your best to delete Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus with a suitable anti-malware product. If Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus blocks any attempted anti-malware scans, solutions such as Safe Mode or booting from removable drive-based devices are recommended.

Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus also may make other system changes to your PC that reduce the security of your browser and other system components. Most anti-malware programs should be able to reverse Bundesamt fur Polizei Virus's changes. In the worst cases, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers suggest restoring the system Registry from a backup, repairing it from a system recovery source or deleting malicious entries with some aid from PC security professionals.

Technical Details

Additional Information

The following messages's were detected:

#	Message
1	Bundesamt für Polizei Alle auf diesem Computer durchgeführten Vorgänge werden aufgezeichnet. Wenn Sie eine Webcam benutzen, dann werden alle Videos und Fotos für die Identifikation aufgezeichnet. Ihr Computer wurde gesperrt! Die Funktion ihres Computers wurde aufgrund unerlaubter Internethandlungen außer Kraft gesetzt. im Folgenden werden mögliche Verstöße aufgelistet, die von ihnen begangen werden konnten: Artikel 274 – Urheberrechte Eine Geldstrafe oder Freiheitsstrafe von bis zu 4 Jahren. (Die Benutzung oder Verbreitung von Daten, die urheberrechtlich geschützt sind – Filme, Software) Artikel 183 – Pornografie Eine Geldstrafe oder Freiheitsstrafe von bis zu 2 Jahren. (Die Benutzung oder Verbreitung von pornografischen Daten) Artikel 184 – Kinderpornografie (bis 18 Jahre) Eine Freiheitsstrafe von bis zu 15 Jahren (Die Benutzung oder Verbreitung von pornografischen Daten) Artikel 104 – Terrorismusförderung Eine Freiheitsstrafe von bis zu 25 Jahren (sie haben Seiten von Terrororganisationen besucht) Artikel 297 – Fahrlässige Computernutzung mit schwerwiegenden Konsequenzen Eine Geldstrafe oder Freiheitsstrafe von bis zu 2 Jahren (ihr Computer ist von einem Virus infiziert, welcher bereits andere Computer infiziert hat) Artikel 108 – Glücksspiel Eine Geldstrafe oder Freiheitsstrafe von bis zu 2 Jahren. (Sie nahmen am Glücksspiel teil, jedoch ist dies entsprechend der Gesetzgebung Ihres Landes verboten) in Bezug auf den Regierungsentscheid vom 22 August können alle Verstöße bei einer Geldbuße als bedingt angesehen werden. Die Summe der Geldbuße beträgt 100 Euro. Die Bezahlung muss innerhalb von 48 Stunden nach Kundgabe des Verstoßes entrichtet werden. wenn die Strafe nicht entrichtet wird, wird automatisch ein Strafverfahren gegen sie eingeleitet. Nach Bezahlung der Geldstrafe wird ihr Computer entsperrt.
2	Federal Office of Police All processes performed on the computer are recorded. If you use a webcam, then all videos and photos are recorded for your identification. Your computer has been blocked! The function of your computer has been set due to unauthorized Internet activities suspended. Possible violations are listed below, that could be committed by them: Article 274 - Copyrights A fine or imprisonment of up to 4 years. (Use or distribution of data that is protected by copyright - movies, software) Article 183 - Pornography A fine or imprisonment for up to 2 years. (Use or distribution of pornographic data) Article 184 - Child Pornography (18 years) A prison sentence of up to 15 years (Use or distribution of pornographic data) Article 104 - terrorism funding A prison sentence of up to 25 years (they have visited sites of terrorist organizations) Article 297 - Negligent Computing with serious consequences a fine or imprisonment for up to 2 years (their computer is infected by a virus that has already infected other computers) Article 108 - gambling A fine or imprisonment for up to 2 years. (They took part in gambling, but this is prohibited according to the legislation of your country) in relation to the government decision of 22 August, all violations in a fine be considered conditionally. The amount of the fine is 100 euros. Payment must be paid within 48 hours of the manifestation of the violation. if the penalty is not paid, automatic prosecution is brought against them. After paying the fine, your computer is unlocked.
3	Ihr Computer wurde gesperrt! Die Funktion Ihres Computers wurde aufgrund unerlaubter Internethandlungen außer Kraft gesetzt. Im Folgenden werden mögliche Verstöße aufgelistet, die von Ihnen begangen werden konnten: Artikel 274-Urheberrechte
4	Your computer has been blocked! The function of your computer has been set due to unauthorized Internet activities suspended. Below are listed possible violations that could be committed by you: Article 274-copyright