Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware

Posted: February 27, 2013

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Threat Level:	2/10
Infected PCs:	19

First Seen:	February 27, 2013
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware is a Windows Locker Trojan that blocks you from using your OS, supposedly because you're using a pirated or counterfeit copy of the software. Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware claims to be able to 'validate' Windows for a mere four dollars, but paying Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware's fine will not unlock your PC – and also will give your personal information to criminals. While Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware's extortion attempt is perhaps more invasive than those of most types of ransomware, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers still recommend the same solutions as usual: disabling Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware by any means that are required before deleting Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware with the most dependable anti-malware that you have.

What's So Very Disingenuous About Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware's Alert

Once Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware is installed on your PC, Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware reboots your computer and displays a fake pop-up warning about your Windows OS being pirated. Because its pop-up is designed to look similar to a real Genuine Microsoft Validator warning, lacks a border and covers your entire screen, you may be tempted to think Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware is legitimate, but Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware's real purpose is to steal money and confidential information – not verify that you're using a legitimately-purchased version of Windows.

To accomplish this, Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware asks you to pay a small sum of four dollars, after which Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware claims Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware will let you re-access Windows normally. Although this fee is unusually small for ransomware-based attacks, SpywareRemove.com malware experts note that this small number is just a distraction - Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware also steals your personal information if you make the transaction. Even after that, Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware also may promote the purchase of other types of malware such as fake Registry cleaners and rogue anti-malware tools.

Getting One-Up on the Advantage that Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware Has on Your Computer

At this time, Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware also has been reported to block Windows even when Safe Mode is employed. To boot your operating system normally, you may be required to load a separate OS from a CD, DVD or USB thumb drive. Once this is done, you can disinfect your PC and remove Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware without its getting in the way of any appropriate anti-malware scans.

If you've paid Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware's fine before realizing that Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware is counterfeit software, SpywareRemove.com malware experts advise you to take suitable steps to re-secure any information that was leaked to criminal third parties. Credit card and bank account data, in particular, should be changed to prevent any attacks that Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware's criminal designers could use to steal money or cause other harm – even after Genuine Microsoft Software Ransomware has been deleted.

Technical Details

Additional Information

The following messages's were detected:

#	Message
1	Genuine Microsoft Software you may be a victim of software counterfeiting To use all Microsoft Windows features such as all updates from Windows Update get the latest updates and receive product support your copy of Microsoft Windows must be validated as genuine Windows Pro Ready for business With Windows Pro, you get everything in Windows, plus enhanced in Windows, plus enhanced features, that help you easily connect to company networks, access files on the go, encrypt your data, and more. Microsoft Store. 4$ Order now!

Message

Genuine Microsoft Software
you may be a victim of software counterfeiting To use all Microsoft Windows features such as all updates from Windows Update get the latest updates and receive product support your copy of Microsoft Windows must be validated as genuine Windows Pro
Ready for business
With Windows Pro, you get everything in Windows, plus enhanced in Windows, plus enhanced features, that help you easily connect to company networks, access files on the go, encrypt your data, and more.
Microsoft Store. 4$ Order now!