How to remove Scotland Yard virus

Scotland Yard virus belongs to the category of ransomwares that have been used by cyber criminals for years to scare people into paying for services they don't need. Similarly to them, Scotland Yard virus has also been reported to be used for locking computers down, displaying misleading alerts and then asking to pay a fine for imaginary violations, like copyright violation or malware distribution. Under no circumstances you should fall for this scam and believe its 'official notice' because paying a 100 pounds fine through Ukash system (as it is asked on the alert seemingly sent by Metropolitan Police's e-crime unit) means supporting the scammers only.

HOW CAN I GET INFECTED WITH SCOTLAND YARD VIRUS?

Scotland Yard virus is spread through the use of 'drive-by downloads' as users don't even have to click on anything in order to download files on their computer to be infected. Once a machine gets on the corrupted web page, the software simply downloads itself and makes some configurations that set it to start as soon as PC is rebooted. In addition, while trying to extort the money from unaware PC users, Scotland Yard virus freezes its victim's computer down and displays a large alert out of nowhere. This alert includes not only the IP address of the victim but also lists several violations, such as visiting websites containing child pornography, zoophilia and child abuse. Victim's computer is also said to contain video files with Pornographic content, elements of violence, child pornography and spam messages with terrorist motives. However, believing such details, means falling for scammers' plan and giving your money out.

HOW CAN I REMOVE SCOTLAND YARD VIRUS?

In order to unlock your computer and remove Scotland Yard virus, use reputable anti-malware program. When removing this specific virus, we recommend FortectIntego and other tools listed below. If you are disabled from running these programs, follow the steps listed below:

1. Use another machine to download FortectIntego and udate the program.

2. Put it into the USB drive or simple CD.

3. In the meanwhile, reboot your infected machine to Safe Mode with command prompt and stick USB drive in it.

4. Reboot computer infected with FBI ransomware once more and run a full system scan.