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Danger level 9
Type: Malware
Common infection symptoms:
  • Block exe files from running
  • Installs itself without permissions
  • Changes background
  • Connects to the internet without permission
  • Shows commercial adverts
  • Annoying Pop-up's

Information Resources Management Association Virus

Information Resources Management Association Virus is a ransomware application that requires a 250 USD release fee from infected computer users. The ransomware locks infected computers blocking the desktop access and making the users think that they have committed something wrong. Users cannot access their desktops, because they are blocked by the message displayed by Information Resources Management Association Virus. The notification looks legitimate because the infection makes use of legitimate symbols and logos that belong to well-known companies and organizations. For example, Information Resources Management Association (IRMA), Business Software Alliance (BSA), McAffee, 7Eleven, Walmart and others. When a user sees the symbols of these organizations he believes that the notification is legitimate.

Unfortunately, that is very far from the truth, because Information Resources Management Association Virus is yet another variant of Ukash virus infection. Unlike previous versions such as FBI MoneyPak, Microsoft Windows Ukash Virus or Federal Computer Crime Unit Virus, the new ransomware infection does not "use" Ukash or PaySafe programs to receive the payment. Information Resources Management Association Virus utilizes MoneyPak payment system and even displays contact information that the user can use in case he has any inquiries regarding the payment.

However, the notification displayed by Information Resources Management Association Virus has not grounds and this ransomware application only wants your money, so you mustn't pay attention to anything it says:

Now your PC is locked by Business Software Alliance trade group and Information Resources Management Association.

If you don't pay the fee, all data about using of pirate (forbidden) content, your personal IP address, webcam data (if you use it) will be sent to the self-government, where your case will be considered on an individual basis and appropriate measure will be taken.

How to unlock your computer?
You should buy MoneyPack code denominated of 250 dollars.

Do take note that a Moneypack payment system does not even exist. It imitates the name of "Moneypak" that is the only known pre-paid card payment system. Even so, you should never pay a single cent to Information Resources Management Association Virus, because it will never unlock your computer, and you will only lose your money.

We recommend removing Information Resources Management Association Virus with SpyHunter to fix your system right away. In order to do that, do the following:

For Windows Vista & 7:
1. Reset your computer and press F8 while the system loads.
2. Select Safe Mode with Networking and press Enter.
3. Go here to download SpyHunter: http://www.pcthreat.com/download-sph
4. Install SpyHunter and terminate the ransomware.

For Windows XP:
1. Repeat the steps 1 and 2 described above.
2. Click Yes button on the confirmation box.
3. Download SpyHunter from our page.
4. Open Start menu and launch Run.
5. Type "msconfig" into the Open box and press OK.
6. When System Configuration Utility loads click the Startup tab.
7. Uncheck all programs on the list. Click OK to save changes.
8. Restart the computer in Normal mode.
9. Install the computer security program and erase Information Resources Management Association Virus.

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Comments

  1. Christopher Dec 1, 2012

    thank you sooo much…..u saved me the trouble and time of taking my pc to the store……thnks a million….all ur steps work and did fix my have a anti-virus, then too this virus infect my system but from where it entered? Anyone let me know let me know about this?

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