Politie Nederland Ransomware

Posted: February 18, 2013

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Threat Level:	2/10
Infected PCs:	69

First Seen:	February 19, 2013
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

Politie Nederland Ransomware is ransomware that's targeted towards residents of the Netherlands. True to the basic scams enacted by similar ransomware Trojans, Politie Nederland Ransomware displays a faux 'police' alert that claims you've committed various crimes and then recommends that you pay a fine – if you don't want to end up in jail. However, Politie Nederland Ransomware isn't linked to any type of true law enforcement agency and doesn't have the power to back up its bluster with any real punitive action. Because Politie Nederland Ransomware will block other applications as long as Politie Nederland Ransomware is open, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers suggest that you use anti-malware strategies and software to first disable and then delete Politie Nederland Ransomware – without paying even a single Euro of its ransom.

Why Getting Out of Politie Nederland Ransomware's Cuffs Shouldn't Cost You

Similar to Reveton Trojans like Malta Police Force MPF Ransomware, Polizia Slovena Ransomware, the Türk Polisi' Ransomware, the Polizei Control Department Virus, the POLIISI Osasto Tietoverkkorikollisuuden Virus and the France Ministère de l’Intérieur Virus, Politie Nederland Ransomware targets the Dutch but otherwise displays identical characteristics to these PC threats. Politie Nederland Ransomware displays an alert that prevents you from using your desktop and, in fact, any other programs – all while claiming to be a representative of the Netherlands' police force.

Even though Politie Nederland Ransomware claims that your PC has committed a variety of Internet-based crimes, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have seen no signs of Politie Nederland Ransomware being able to detect such activities. Instead, Politie Nederland Ransomware appears to be installed automatically and without any attempt to target specific PC users – whether they're criminals or law-abiding citizens.

Politie Nederland Ransomware's warnings serve only one purpose: a cheap way to scam its victims for a fake legal fine. Similar ransomware attacks usually can be identified with ease by noticing the improper transaction methods preferred, such as Ukash, Paysafecard or other voucher systems that wouldn't be used by your government as a means of collecting its legal fines.

Playing the Escape Artist to Politie Nederland Ransomware's Restraints

While Politie Nederland Ransomware can't send you to jail for refusing to pay its fine, SpywareRemove.com malware analysts rate Politie Nederland Ransomware as a security risk due to its ability to block other programs while Politie Nederland Ransomware is open – especially since Politie Nederland Ransomware opens automatically with Windows. To restore your access to all other programs, use Safe Mode (which is accessible from the advanced startup menu) to prevent Politie Nederland Ransomware from being launched.

You can then proceed to delete Politie Nederland Ransomware with any anti-malware product of your preference. Because distribution methods for Trojans similar to Politie Nederland Ransomware usually use drive-by-downloads that could install several types of hostile software, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend that you scan your entire PC while removing Politie Nederland Ransomware.

‘Cybercrime Politie Nederland’ Ransomware

Politie Nederland Ransomware

Threat Metric

Why Getting Out of Politie Nederland Ransomware's Cuffs Shouldn't Cost You

Playing the Escape Artist to Politie Nederland Ransomware's Restraints

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