Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt Ransomware

'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware is a German-specific clone of the International Police Association (I.P.A.) Virus, a ransomware that displays inaccurate legal alerts while requesting money before 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware allows you to access your computer. However, although the transfer of funds that 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware recommends is very real, 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware isn't linked to any branch of government and should never be given money. Legal threats from 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware can be ignored safely, and SpywareRemove.com malware experts encourage you to find a way to disable 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware (with some suggested methods noted below) before you use anti-malware software to remove 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware and associated any Trojans.

'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware – the Latest Rookie to Germany's Fake PC Police Force

Between such ransomware Trojans as Bundespolizei National Cyber Crimes Unit Ransomware, GVU Gesellschaft zur Verfolgung Ransomware, Trojan.Ransom Fake Federal German Police (BKA) notice variante and the 'Die offizielle Mitteilung des Bundeskriminalamtes' Trojan, Germany has its hands full as a popular target for digital ransom scams. 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware is just the newest addition to their swelling ranks, and SpywareRemove.com malware analysts have identified 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware as being closely-related to a similar Dutch Trojan known as 'Uw computer is vergendeld' Ransomware. Other countries in Europe are also likely to develop their own variants of the 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware or the International Police Association (I.P.A.) Virus scam – assuming they haven't already been targeted in similar attacks.

Like other Trojans from its subtype, 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware's modus operandi is to launch itself automatically with Windows and display a fake warning message that looks like a warning from a local police agency – in the case of 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware and closely-related Trojans, this agency is the IPA (or International Police Association), a legitimate organization that is unaffiliated with 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware. 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware's pop-up warning will claim that your PC is locked down due to associated crimes, such as committing copyright infringement or viewing illegal types of pornography. As a result, you'll be unable to access your Windows task bar, desktop, start menu or other programs while the 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware's alert is displayed front-and-center in your monitor. However, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers haven't seen any indications that 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware damages the programs that are blocked (by deleting files or Registry entries, for example).

Why It's Easier to Yank Your PC Out of 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware's Lock Than You May Suspect

'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware's pop-up asks you to make a payment through either Ukash or Paysafecard (both favorite transaction methods for many types of ransomware Trojans), claiming that once you make this payment, your PC will be restored to normal. However, SpywareRemove.com malware experts haven't been able to confirm any lockdown-removal functions from 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware, which, in any case, has no legal or moral justification for taking your money.

Deleting 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware, like deleting 'Uw computer is vergendeld' Ransomware and other variants of International Police Association (I.P.A.) Virus, requires that you launch Windows without 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware's pop-up blocking your access to the Windows interface and other applications. Booting your computer in Safe Mode or loading an uninfected OS through a USB drive should be sufficient to get into Windows without starting 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware, as well. From that point, SpywareRemove.com malware experts recommend extensive anti-malware scans to remove, not just 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware, but any different PC threats that 'Ihr Computer ist Gesperrt' Ransomware may have installed.