UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware

Posted: February 21, 2013

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Threat Level:	2/10
Infected PCs:	57

First Seen:	February 21, 2013
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware is a variant of Reveton family ransomware, and targets Netherlands-based PC users with fake police pop-ups and broad program-blocking behavior. While UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware can't detect any form of criminal activity, its pop-up will claim that your PC has been locked due to Internet-related misdeeds that require you to pay a fine. Of course, this money goes into criminal hands, rather than funding the Dutch government, and SpywareRemove.com malware experts see no positive side effects of paying UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware's fake legal fee. The response to any UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware infection should be a swift application of a strong anti-malware program, along with any necessary steps for disabling UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware before you can remove UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware harmlessly.

How an Innocent Can End Up in Harm's Way... When UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware Comes Calling

After UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware is installed, it will, thereafter, create a pop-up alert over your desktop whenever you start Windows – and may very well restart Windows automatically so that it can display this attack immediately. UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware's pop-up warns you about various crimes that seemingly have forced the UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware to lock your PC until you pay a fine. These criminal warnings include:

Illegal pornography usage.
Copyright violations.
Visiting websites affiliated with terrorist organizations.

UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware requests that you pay a fine if you don't want to spend over two decades in prison. However, the catch that SpywareRemove.com malware experts were quick to note is that UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware is installed without any attempt to detect such crimes and, in any case, has no functions that would allow it to contact the authorities. Regardless of whether your online behavior is pristine or suspicious, there's no need to pay UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware's fine to protect your computer.

The Easy Escape from UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware's Unlawful Restraining Order

Even though UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware targets victims in the Netherlands, it's related to other Reveton Trojans that SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have found to attack other areas in Europe and North America. Some samples of these relatives of UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware include Malta Police Force MPF Ransomware, Polizia Slovena Ransomware, the Türk Polisi' Ransomware, the Polizei Control Department Virus, the POLIISI Osasto Tietoverkkorikollisuuden Virus, the France Ministère de l’Intérieur Virus and Politie Nederland Ransomware.

Current research has led SpywareRemove.com malware experts to estimate that UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware is being distributed by spam messages that redirect their victims to exploit kit-hosting websites. Such sites can be blocked with a combination of good security software, readily-applied software updates and strong browser settings.

Because you will not be able to use other applications while UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware is open, SpywareRemove.com malware experts also recommend that you use Safe Mode to launch Windows without UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware also being launched. You then should be able to delete UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd Ransomware with the anti-malware scanner of your preference.

Technical Details

Additional Information

The following messages's were detected:

#	Message
1	UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd virus Het opereren van uw computer is gestopt ten gevolge van ongeoorloofde cyber-activiteiten. Heronder vindt u de mogelijk overtredingen: Artikel – 174. Auteursrecht Gevangenisstraf van 2 tot 5 jaar (gebruik of distributie van auteursrecht). Een boete van 18 000 euro tot 23 CCO euro. Artikel – 183. Pornografie Gevangenisstraf van 2 tot 3 jaar (gebruik of distributie van bestanden met pornografische inhoud). Een boete van 18 CO3 euro tot 25 000 euro. Artikel – 184. Pornografie met deelname van kinderen (jonger dan 18 jaar) Gevangenisstraf van 10 tot 15 jaar (gebruik of distributie van bestanden met pornografische inhoud). Een boete van 22 CCO euro tot 40 000 euro. Artikel – 104. Bevordering van terrorisme Gevangenisstraf tot 25 jaar zonder recht op de appellatie (bezoek aan websites van terroristische groepen). Een boete van 35 COO euro tot 45 000 euro met verbeurdverklaring.

Message

UW Computer is GeBlokkeerd virus
Het opereren van uw computer is gestopt ten gevolge van ongeoorloofde cyber-activiteiten.
Heronder vindt u de mogelijk overtredingen:
Artikel – 174. Auteursrecht
Gevangenisstraf van 2 tot 5 jaar (gebruik of distributie van auteursrecht). Een boete van 18 000 euro tot 23 CCO euro.
Artikel – 183. Pornografie
Gevangenisstraf van 2 tot 3 jaar (gebruik of distributie van bestanden met pornografische inhoud). Een boete van 18 CO3 euro tot 25 000 euro.
Artikel – 184. Pornografie met deelname van kinderen (jonger dan 18 jaar) Gevangenisstraf van 10 tot 15 jaar (gebruik of distributie van bestanden met pornografische inhoud). Een boete van 22 CCO euro tot 40 000 euro.
Artikel – 104. Bevordering van terrorisme
Gevangenisstraf tot 25 jaar zonder recht op de appellatie (bezoek aan websites van terroristische groepen). Een boete van 35 COO euro tot 45 000 euro met verbeurdverklaring.