Hadopi Ransomware

Posted: March 6, 2013

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Ranking:	5,244
Threat Level:	5/10
Infected PCs:	3,602

First Seen:	March 6, 2013
Last Seen:	October 14, 2023
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

Hadopi Ransomware can refer to one of two (at this time) different versions of Police Trojans that display warning messages about copyright-related crimes in their efforts to steal your personal information and money. Although 'Hadopi' refers to a legitimate copyright-enforcement organization based in France, neither version of Hadopi Ransomware is affiliated with Hadopi and Hadopi Ransomware never should be paid off in exchange for removing its fake legal alert. SpywareRemove.com malware research team recommends that you delete Hadopi Ransomware utilizing the anti-malware solution of your preference for free, although you may also need to take extra steps to disable Hadopi Ransomware before you can disinfect your computer.

Why You Don't Need to Buy Back the Keys to Your Computer from Hadopi Ransomware

Hadopi Ransomware displays a fake pop-up warning that claims that your computer has been locked to punish you for violating Internet copyright-related laws – such as, for instance, committing the common crime of downloading non-public domain music. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers can hastily confirm that Hadopi Ransomware displays this message even if your PC hasn't been used for such activities and that there's no reason to treat Hadopi Ransomware as a legitimate law enforcement program.

So far, SpywareRemove.com malware research team's analyses have found a minimum of two distinct versions of Hadopi Ransomware. The first variant of Hadopi Ransomware doesn't have any confirmed relatives. However, a second Hadopi Ransomware variant is an obvious variant of previously-identified Police Trojans such as the CIBS Pol Virus, Dirección General de la Policía Ransomware, 'Landespolizeidirection' Ransomware, the International Cyber Security Protection Alliance Virus, Suomen Poliisi Ransomware, Rikspolisstyrelsen Ransomware and Politiet Kongeriget Danmark Ransomware.

In either case, Hadopi Ransomware will use its fake pop-up warning to block you from using your desktop or any other programs. While doing so, Hadopi Ransomware asks you to pay a fictitious legal fee to unlock your computer. The real consequences of paying Hadopi Ransomware's fines are to transfer your money and personal information to criminals, rather than to Hadopi.

The Cheapest Way to Get Hadopi Ransomware's Fake Alert Off Your Screen

Despite what Hadopi Ransomware implies in its warning messages, Hadopi Ransomware doesn't need to be paid. In fact, Hadopi Ransomware can't harm your PC even if you refuse to pay its fine. SpywareRemove.com malware experts suggest that you disable Hadopi Ransomware as a preemptive step to disinfecting your computer. Common means of disabling Hadopi Ransomware and other malware include booting from a backup OS or just using the Safe Mode feature to restart your normal OS.

When Hadopi Ransomware is disabled and its fake alert no longer blocks you from using any other applications, you can delete Hadopi Ransomware in perfect safety with whatever anti-malware product you favor. Nonetheless, avoiding common infection vectors for ransomware such as Hadopi Ransomware – like web browsers with poor security settings and unusual e-mail files – is even better than figuring out how to delete Hadopi Ransomware safely.

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