Danger level 9
Type: Malware
Common infection symptoms:
  • Annoying Pop-up's
  • Block exe files from running
  • Blocks internet connection
  • Changes background
  • Connects to the internet without permission
  • Installs itself without permissions
  • Slow Computer
  • Slow internet connection
  • System crashes

Polícia de Segurança Pública Portuguese virus

Polícia de Segurança Pública Portuguese virus presents us with an annoying problem, but at least it does not bring anything new. This ransomware is a variation of the notorious Ukash Virus and it blocks the user's desktop in order to force him into paying a pre-defined ransom. Polícia de Segurança Pública Portuguese virus attacks users who have Portuguese IP addresses and displays a threatening security message in Portuguese:

Atencao!!!
Foi Detectado um caso de atividade illegal. O sistema operacional foi bloqueado por violacao das leis da Republica Portugues! Foi detectada a violacao seguinte:
Do seu endereco IP com o numero de Portugal foi feita para acessar sites que contenham pornografia, pornografia infanti, bestilidade, tambem como a violencia sobre as criacas.

Para remover o bloco em seu computador, voce deve pagar uma multa de 100€.

The message says that your computer has been blocked due to illegal activity that violates the laws of the Portuguese Republic. Polícia de Segurança Pública Portuguese virus says you have accessed websites that contain pornography, child pornography and elements of violence. It also says that you might face an imprisonment sentence for your "crime", although you can unlock your computer if you pay 100 €.

It goes without saying that you cannot pay the fine, because Polícia de Segurança Pública Portuguese virus will not unlock your computer. It does not intend to leave you be - the annoying ransomware application will continue to haunt you until you remove Polícia de Segurança Pública Portuguese virus from your desktop yourself.

It IS possible to remove Polícia de Segurança Pública Portuguese virus automatically, but whether you like it or not, you need to unlock the desktop first. To do that, follow the instructions below:

1. Restart the computer and press F8 before the Windows logo appears.
2. When system boot menu loads, use arrow keys to navigate and select Safe Mode with Networking. Press Enter.
3. For Windows 7 & Vista: Open Start Menu and type "msconfig" into the search box and press Enter. For Windows XP: Open Start menu, click on RUN and enter "msconfig" and press Enter.
4. When System Configuration menu loads, press the Startup tab and select Disable All. Click OK and close the menu.
5. Access the Internet and acquire a computer security program that you will use to remove Polícia de Segurança Pública Portuguese virus from your computer.
6. Restart your computer in Normal mode and install the program you have downloaded. Follow the program's instructions to get rid of Polícia de Segurança Pública Portuguese virus for good.

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