YOUR BROWSER HAS BEEN BLOCKED - how to remove this ransomware virus?
Browsing blocker popups :-
While
browsing on internet you might have seen messages such as Your browser has been
blocked," "All
activities on this computer have been recorded", and "All your files are
encrypted" are known as browser blockers, this are
another type of ransomware which demands a fine of $300, 200 GBP,or 200 Euro (via
Ukash, PaySafeCard , or GreenDot Moneypak ) to unlock computer. This all
browser locking popups are not legitimate or associated with any authority.
This ransomware are created by cyber criminal to direct create threat among PC
user and steal money from them. If you pay this fine that means you are paying
to this cyber criminals.
Some Exapmle of such Browser
Ransomware :-
FBI
moneypak, EUROPOL ,RCMP ,Gendarmerie nationale, are some famous browser blocker
ransomware.This all Ransomeware will give user a fake notification about Law
Violation (Copyright),viewing or distributing prohibited pornographic content , unauthorized use of PC’s etc. to
create threat among PC user to pay a bogus fine. This particular popup is
developed by employing java script ,this one known as “Browlock”.There are many
more other ransomeware which not only blocks the browser but also encrypt your
files as well.
How this works :-
While a
internet user is surfing on different sites as this criminal wants the browser
got locked down by employing java script and then ask for money to unlock it.
Once user click to close the page a new warning comes” YOUR BROWSER HAS BEEN BLOCKED. ALL PC DATA WILL
BE DETAINED AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURES WILL BE INITIATED AGAINST YOU IF THE FINE
IS NOT PAID” and then
once again if you close this it asks
“are you sure you want to leave this page” once user select to leave the
page it’s loop the same instances again and again.
How to Eliminate this :-
Step 1st
Take computer in Safe Mode with
networking.
Step 2nd Use some anti-Spyware programs to remove
this adware.
Step 3rd Check browser & all browser extensions.
Step 4th If it is require then take back up of all
your data and factory restore the
computer and install any antivirus program to prevent from future risks.
Eliminate "Your Browser has been locked" virus from Internet Explorer (disable JavaScript in IE):
1. Click on the "gears" icon. Select “Internet Options”.
2. Click the “Security” tab, click the “Internet” symbol, click the “Custom Level…” button.
3. In the Settings list, scroll down to “Scripting” section. Under Active Scripting, click the radio button to the left of “Disable”.
4. After temporarily disabling Javascript in Internet Explorer, you will be able to close the fake "Your browser has been locked" message. To ensure that your computer is not infected with malware, scan your computer for possible malware infections.
Eliminate "Your Browser has been locked" virus from Mozilla Firefox (disable JavaScript in Firefox):
1. Click on the Firefox button and select "options"
2. In the top row of icons click “Content”. Click the check box to the left of “Enable JavaScript”.
3. After temporarily disabling Javascript in Mozilla Firefox, you will be able to close the fake "Your browser has been locked" message. To ensure that your computer is not infected with malware, scan your computer for possible malware infections.
Eliminate "Your Browser has been locked" virus from Safari (disable JavaScript in Safari):
1. Click on the Safari menu, click on Preferences.
2. Click the Security icon. In the "Web content" section, uncheck the tick next to "Enable JavaScript".
Eliminate "Your Browser has been locked" virus from Google Chrome (disable JavaScript in Chrome):
1. Click on the "bars" icon. Select "Settings"
2. Scroll down and click on "Show advanced settings…"
3. In the "Privacy" section, click on the "Content settings…" button.
4. In the JavaScript section, select "Do not allow any site to run JavaScript" and click the "Done" button.
5. After temporarily disabling Javascript in Google Chrome, you will be able to close the fake "Your browser has been locked" message. To ensure that your computer is not infected with malware, scan your computer for possible malware infections.
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