Latvijas Policijas Virus Ransomware

Posted: November 8, 2012

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Threat Level:	2/10
Infected PCs:	9

First Seen:	November 8, 2012
Last Seen:	April 4, 2023
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

As Reveton Trojans and Ukash Viruses creep eastward towards fresh targets, the Latvijas Policijas Virus is one of the latest examples of a new ransomware Trojan variant that SpywareRemove.com malware experts have uncovered. Like its relatives, Latvijas Policijas Virus displays a country-specific legal alert, claims that your computer has been used for online crimes and insists that transfer money via a voucher to pay for your wrongdoings. Because the Latvijas Policijas Virus isn't affiliated with Latvia's law enforcement and can't penalize your PC (at least, any more than the Latvijas Policijas Virus is already doing), you should use appropriate anti-malware strategies to disable and then remove your Latvijas Policijas Virus with anti-malware software.

The Many Justifications for Ignoring the Latvijas Policijas Virus's Piercing Siren

Installation methods for Latvijas Policijas Virus and similar ransomware Trojans tend to exploit drive-by-downloads, Trojan droppers and disguised links to malicious sites. While you may not be able to tell when Latvijas Policijas Virus is being installed without your consent, an actual Latvijas Policijas Virus infection quickly will become obvious. The Latvijas Policijas Virus displays a fake alert with your IP address, various Latvia-specific imagery and a capture of your webcam feed (if applicable), all to back up Latvijas Policijas Virus's claim that your computer has been used to access or distribute illegal online material.

This alert claims that your PC has been locked by the local authorities and must be unlocked through a ransom payment process (using either Ukash or Paysafecard). SpywareRemove.com malware experts strongly recommend that you avoid spending this money since the Latvijas Policijas Virus isn't programmed to respond to any supposed 'unlock' codes and has zero connections with any law enforcement agency. The Latvijas Policijas Virus's warning message, a screen-wide and borderless HTML pop-up, also has the side effect of preventing you from using the Windows interface or other programs.

The Real Penalty that the Latvijas Policijas Virus Has the Power (Albeit not the Legal Authority) to Enact

Contrary to the claims in its pop-up, the Latvijas Policijas Virus cannot contact the police or issue forth additional penalties even if you do refuse to pay its ransom. However, the Latvijas Policijas Virus is capable of blocking other programs, changing Internet Explorer's security settings, injecting its code into unrelated processes and even downloading other malware. As a ransomware Trojan that impedes your ability to do anything whatsoever with the compromised PC, the Latvijas Policijas Virus should be removed on sight and by a good anti-malware scanner.

To access any blocked programs to delete a Latvijas Policijas Virus infection, you may be required to boot into Safe Mode or use other techniques to disable the Latvijas Policijas Virus. Although the Latvijas Policijas Virus is designed to attack Latvian PCs (identified by their IP addresses), SpywareRemove.com malware experts also have seen similar ransomware Trojans attacking countries throughout the world. Examples include the Politia Romana Virus, the Polizei Control Department Virus, the Poliisi Tietoverkkorikos Tutkinnan Yksikkö Ransomware, the France Ministère de l'Intérieur Virus, the Türk Polisi Virus, Polizia Slovena Ransomware and the Slovenská Polícia VirusSlovenská Polícia Virus.

Technical Details

Additional Information

The following URL's were detected:

fleetcom.space

The following messages's were detected:

#	Message
1	J?su dators ir blo??ts! ........ Naudas soda summa ir 50 LVL. Apmaksa j?veic 48 stundu laik?, p?c p?rk?pšanas atkl?šanas.
2	Your computer is blocked! ........ Amount of the fine is 50 LVL. Must be paid within 48 hours after the violation detection.