‘Ministerul Afacerilor Interne’ Ransomware

Posted: July 31, 2013

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Threat Level:	1/10
Infected PCs:	44

First Seen:	July 31, 2013
Last Seen:	February 3, 2023
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

The 'Ministerul Afacerilor Interne' Ransomware is a fake Police Ransomware Trojan that blocks your access to your own PC by displaying a fake legal warning embedded in a pop-up window that can't be closed. This pop-up claims to have locked your system as punishment for online crimes like breaching copyright, but the 'Ministerul Afacerilor Interne' Ransomware's attacks always are launched against arbitrary computers without any effort to determine the guilt or innocence of the victimized party. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have associated the 'Ministerul Afacerilor Interne' Ransomware's attacks with the region of Romania, in particular, and recommend removing the 'Ministerul Afacerilor Interne' Ransomware from any affected PCs through a reliable combination of anti-malware software and the security strategies noted in this article.

Why Your PC Doesn't Need to Be a Part of 'Ministerul Afacerilor Interne' Ransomware's Affairs

While claiming to act with the authority of such organizations as Romania's Special Operations Forces (the SIAS), the 'Ministerul Afacerilor Interne' Ransomware actually is a malicious and illegal program designed to extort money under fraudulent pretenses. Installations for the 'Ministerul Afacerilor Interne' Ransomware usually are handled by websites hosting drive-by-download exploits or, in some cases, other Trojans that install additional malware without requiring your consent. Despite its stealth-based means of installation, the 'Ministerul Afacerilor Interne' Ransomware usually will be identifiable in short order as a result of its pop-up attack.

The 'Ministerul Afacerilor Interne' Ransomware's pop-up window is designed to barricade you from your desktop while displaying a Romania-localized police warning regarding your computer usage. This warning message isn't authorized by the actual SIAS or any other organization within the Romanian government, and its only purpose is to force victims to transfer money in an illegal ransom demand that fills criminal bank accounts. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers additionally note that no other harm can come to your computer from ignoring the 'Ministerul Afacerilor Interne' Ransomware's countdown timer – although the 'Ministerul Afacerilor Interne' Ransomware may be configured to make additional attacks over time regardless of the status of its ransom.

Bringing Real Law and Order Down Upon 'Ministerul Afacerilor Interne' Ransomware

Removing the 'Ministerul Afacerilor Interne' Ransomware from your computer is complicated by its efforts to block your desktop and, in most cases, various other programs, such as major brands of anti-malware software and Windows utilities like the Command Prompt. However, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers find that booting your computer through removable devices (such as any commonly-available USB drive) will let you access all required software for removing the 'Ministerul Afacerilor Interne' Ransomware without the 'Ministerul Afacerilor Interne' Ransomware being a hindrance. The use of baseline security features like Safe Mode also is recommended for making sure that all malicious software is inactive while you disinfect your PC.

The 'Ministerul Afacerilor Interne' Ransomware is a direct threat to Romanians, but that doesn't mean that residents of other countries are safe from similar ransomware attacks. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have found that the 'Ministerul Afacerilor Interne' Ransomware's family has been active throughout a wide range of nations in the past two years, with some of the most recent variants including the 'Dansk Rigspolitiet' Ransomware, the 'Police Judiciaire Fédérale' Ransomware, the 'Služba Kriminální Policie a Vyšetřování' Ransomware, the 'Ministry of Public Safety New Zealand' Virus, the 'Nemzeti Nyomozó Iroda' Ransomware, the 'FEDPOL BundesKriminalPolizei' Ransomware, the 'Arma dei Carabinieri' Ransomware, the 'Unité Spéciale de la Police' Ransomware, the 'Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police' Virus and the 'Svensk National Bureau of Investigation' Ransomware.

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