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Trojan:Win32/Lockscreen.BO

Posted: December 20, 2011

Threat Metric

Ranking: 8,599
Threat Level: 9/10
Infected PCs: 38,673
First Seen: December 20, 2011
Last Seen: February 20, 2025
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Trojan:Win32/LockScreen.BO is a dangerous Trojan that blocks affected PC users from accessing the compromised PC by locking the screen and blocking access to the desktop. Trojan:Win32/LockScreen.BO presses victims to purchase an online voucher to send to a remote attacker in order to unlock the computer. However, the computer does not actually get unlocked even if the PC user sends the voucher. Once installed, Trojan:Win32/LockScreen.BO makes system changes. When executed, Trojan:Win32/LockScreen.BO displays the screen, which states that pirated music has been found in the computer and therefore, it is now locked because of this activity. The screen also states that the Performance Rights Organization in Germany (GEMA) is the entity that has located pirated music. However, the screen is bogus and is simply a scam to steal money from trusting PC users. If your PC is infected with Trojan:Win32/LockScreen.BO, do not buy the voucher and send it to the details on the false screen. Trojan:Win32/LockScreen.BO also modifies Internet Explorer settings to allow Active Scripting: Trojan:Win32/LockScreen.BO gathers personal data such as hard disk serial number, computer's IP address, and Windows version running on the targeted machine. Trojan:Win32/LockScreen.BO then transmits it to a remote server. Trojan:Win32/LockScreen.BO also uses this information in the displayed phony screen. The screen is an HTML file located in the same server. Get rid of Trojan:Win32/LockScreen.BO as soon as possible.

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