FBI Virus: What is it and How to get rid of it

FBI virus is a ransomware created by cyber criminals few years back. This virus makes you think that your computer cannot be accessible unless you take an action. And the action these cyber criminals want you to take is to pay them money.

The FBI virus blocks the user from accessing his computer and perform usual tasks. They demand users to pay money that goes to the creator of this virus. Just like most of the other ransomware, these internet criminals ask users to pay money using Moneypak, uKash, CashU or similar services, so that it becomes hard to trace them.

These criminals exploit the name of FBI to scam unsuspecting users. However, as you may have already understood by now, no government agency or authority would do this i.e. locking access to your computer and asking money.

FBI virus: How it comes to your PC?

You might be wondering how the FBI virus enters your PC?

When a user visits a website or download the files which is infected, these type of viruses or malware enter your PC. If your PC is not secure and you are not using any up-to-date antivirus software, then these viruses or malwares enter easily to your PC and go unnoticed. Another ways of getting these virus is infected files attached in emails or links in social media messages.

How do you detect FBI Virus on your PC or Laptop?

Now since you understand how FBI virus might have entered your PC, let’s take a look at how you can detect this malware.

When FBI virus is installed on your computer, it displays a pop-up message that your computer has been blocked because of using inappropriate materials. So, whenever you try to log on to the computer it locks the computer and other programs/applications as well. It then asks for money to be paid as a fine.

This virus also affects the installed Webcam and also has ability to access it. When FBI virus affects the webcam, it displays a bogus message which shows what is happening in the entire room.

FBI virus also shows the user’s current location on the desktop of the infected computer and asks for the payment. The criminals always make changes in the virus and also change the design of the screen.

However, you should understand that FBI or any other authorities will never lock your computer and will not interrupt you during your online activities. Additionally, always keep in mind that you never ever pay anything for such type of demands.

How to Remove the FBI virus

You can remove the FBI virus using one of the following ways:

System Restore

In order to remove the FBI virus, you can restore your system to one of the previous dates. This will help get rid of the virus from your system. Follow below steps for this option.

1. Restart your PC and tap immediately F8 key repeatedly. It will boot you to ‘recovery mode’ where you have to select advanced repair option. Click on Troubleshoot—Advance option—Windows Startup settings—Restart computer— You will see Advance Boot option.
2. Select safe mode with command prompt—Press Enter—at command prompt write rstrui.exe – Press Enter—System Restore starts
3. When system restore is completed start your computer in Windows regular mode.

Malwarebyte Software

1. Shutdown your computer and disconnect the internet.
2. Download the Malwarebyte on another computer to a thumb drive.
3. Reboot the computer.
4. Install the Malwarebyte Software.
5. Run Malwarebyte and Quick scan the entire computer.
6. Click on to the show result button.
7. Make sure all the infected files are been ticked.
8. Click on the Remove selected button.
9. Virus is removed.
10. Restart your computer.

I am sure one of the above methods will definitely work for you to remove the FBI virus from your computer and you should be able to use your PC as usual.