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Vanilla Reload Ransomware

Posted: June 25, 2013

Threat Metric

Ranking: 5,392
Threat Level: 2/10
Infected PCs: 4,930
First Seen: June 25, 2013
Last Seen: October 5, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Vanilla Reload Ransomware Screenshot 1Vanilla Reload Ransomware, also known as Vanilla Reload Virus, is an online scam, which is detected as ransomware. Vanilla Reload Ransomware is produced by cybercrooks with the aim to extort money from innocent computer users. Vanilla Reload Virus is distributed via a Trojan that locks the desktop and keyboard of the targeted PC by covering the screen with a bogus pop-up image/notification 'Your computer has been blocked'. The falsified pop-up alert of Vanilla Reload Virus uses the name and logo of the certain law enforcement agencies in an attempt to frighten target computer users into thinking that it is an official notification. The fake warning message of Vanilla Reload Ransomware accuses the victim of committing numerous cybercrime activities. The false warning message of Vanilla Reload Ransomware claims that the computer user has been downloading and distributing copyrighted content to other PCs, sending spam emails or visiting forbidden websites. The scary pop-up alert of Vanilla Reload Ransomware gives instructions on how to pay the ransom via the Vanilla Reload payment system, along with other payment systems like GreenDot MoneyPak and ReloadIT, to unlock the attacked PC and avoid imprisonment. Do not pay the fine for supposed illegitimate activities because this won't help you to restore access to your computer system. You should uninstall the relevant Trojan with a reputable anti-malware tool to rid the computer of Vanilla Reload Ransomware.

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