FBI PayPal virus

FBI PayPal Virus is a malicious ransomware infection which may paralyze the computer if it is already infected by a clandestine, surreptitiously running Trojan. If your operating Windows system is shielded by security software, you should look out for a new malware detection and removal tool because the current one cannot guard you reliably. Once the infection is dropped onto the computer, its malignant files can initiate a computer lock-down introduced by a misleading screen-size alert. Even though it is suggested that the lock-down has been initiated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), there is no doubt that cyber crooks are behind this malicious scheme. Continue reading to find out how to remove FBI PayPal Virus.

Just like the previously reported FBI Cybercrime Division Virus and FBI Moneypak Virus, the devious FBI PayPal Virus uses the credentials of an authentic law enforcer to trick you into following the presented instructions. It is important that you do not pay any attention to the requested fine or the intimidating statements regarding imprisonment or large fine payments., as all of this is fictitious. Below are a few extracts from the bogus alert.

Your PC is blocked due to at least one of the reasons specified below.
You have been violating Copyright and Related Rights Law. […] You have been viewing or distributing prohibited Pornographic content (Child Porn/Zoophilia and etc). […]
To unblock the computer, you must pay the fine through MoneyPak of $100.

You should also ignore the provided contact email address (fine@fbi.gov) because it is most likely that cyber crooks will use this attribute in additional schemes. Therefore, you should refrain from sharing any kind of information through this email address. Needless to say, you should also ignore the provided PayPal virtual payment service because this does not guarantee the legitimacy of the alert.

To delete FBI PayPal Virus from the computer you should install automatic spyware removal software. And to install this software you should follow the instructions provided below. This is a great solution whether you are an experienced or a novice Windows user. Alternatively, you could also attempt the manual FBI PayPal Virus removal; however, this task is suitable to expert users only.

How to remove FBI PayPal Virus?

Remove from Windows 8:

1. Tap the Windows key to access the Metro UI start screen.
2. Launch the browser and go to http://www.pcthreat.com/download-sph .
3. Follow the provided instructions to download and install the reliable, automatic spyware removal tool.

Remove from Windows Vista/7:

1. Restart the computer.
2. Wait for BIOS to load and then start tapping the F8 key.
3. Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode with Networking and tap Enter.
4. Download the automatic spyware removal tool SpyHunter.
5. Install the tool, perform a full system scan and delete found threats.

Remove from Windows XP:

1. Restart the PC, wait for BIOS to load and immediately start tapping the F8 key.
2. Using arrow keys on the keyboard select Safe Mode with Networking and tap Enter.
3. Click YES on the appeared Desktop alert.
4. Open the Start menu and launch RUN.
5. Type in msconfig and click OK.
6. Click on the Startup tab, select Disable All and click OK.
7. Download SpyHunter.
8. Restart the computer and install the automatic spyware removal tool.