ACCDFISA Protection Program (Improved Instructions) - Jul 2016 update
ACCDFISA Protection Program Removal Guide
What is ACCDFISA Protection Program?
Important information about the ACCDFISA Protection Program virus:
ACCDFISA Protection Program virus is a ransomware-type infection that locks your computer screen and encrypts your files. It is a typical scam claiming that your computer was blocked due to illegal activities detected on your system, spam, and other malicious activities. In particular, the virus generates a legitimate-looking notification, supposedly a part of a Anti-Child Porn Spam Protection program, informing the computer’s owner that his/her computer is being used to spread child pornography-related spam throughout the web. The notification continues by explaining that due to these illegal activities, the computer has been blocked, and all the data on it has been encrypted. Even though the notification states that the computer’s files have been encrypted with an AES encryption algorithm, the virus actually compresses the files in RAR format and password-protects the archive. Luckily, such an encryption has not been much of a challenge for the computer experts, and the ACCDFISA virus was quickly decrypted. You can now find the decryption tool online but do not forget to take care of the ACCDFISA removal as well. FortectIntego or similar professional antivirus software can be used for this purpose.
Since this ransomware uses the lock screen after it takes over your computer, it is impossible to miss the ransom note it generates as soon as your computer is booted. In this note it is stated that the victim is required to pay $100 or around 90 Euro to solve this problem. You simply need to send SMS with Ukash, MoneyPak or Paysafecard code that you have received from nearest stores and your reference number. Scammers claim that you have 48 hours to solve this problem. Otherwise, all your files will be deleted without a possibility to recover them. We do not recommend paying the ransom since the decryption key for this virus has already been invented. Besides, they probably will send you the unlock code anyway. So, it is better to remove ACCDFISA from your system and carry on using your computer safely again.
Here is an example of the ransom note this virus displays on the lock screen:
ACCDFISA Protection program
Warning! Access to your computer is limited.WHY?
From your computer was detected mailing (spam) advertises illegal sites with child pornography, which contradicts law and harm other networking users.Probably your computer has been infected and as a result our service locked access to your computer, including a fully networked access (except for our staff).
As the virus sends the illegal spam mail is very dangerous and modifies itself every 48 hours, including removing our program protection, you have 48 hours, otherwise we will remove all protection program data including the operating system and all your files without possibility of recovery.
To solve this problem you need to buy and send sms with MoneyPak or Paysafecard or Ukash code (100$ or 100E) and your Reference Number: 471951751100 to the special service phone number: +18722161445 or email: antispam@cyberservices.com)
You can buy MoeyPak card at the nearest stores: Walgreens, Walmart, CVS/pharmacy, Kmart, SevenEleven, Rite Aid or go to www.moneypak.com to find location stores near you.
To find Paysafecard location stores near you visit www.paysafecard.com or Ukash at ukash.com
After that, our experts withing 1-3 hours will do audit and clean up your computer from viruses sending out spam and send out you sms on the cell phone or email (from which you sent card code and your reference number) control code (which unlock your PC) that must be enter here.
How this virus distributed and how can I get infected?
ACCDFISA Protection Program is distributed and installed manually on targeted systems. This time scammers target Windows servers and companies instead of Windows home users. The reason why they are doing this is probably the expectation of a bigger profit as companies usually store more valuable data on their servers. What is more, the usual workflow may be impaired which means company loses money. It seems that scammers managed to brute force or somehow steal passwords of users that work on targeted servers. It’s a good idea to change all your passwords if your company computer got infected with ACCDFISA Protection Program ransomware.
This ransomware modifies Windows registry so that you can’t boot the system in safe mode. It also creates to Windows services and runs them each time Windows starts. Scammers scans the infected computer for files with .txt, .doc, .xml, .dat, .docx, .pst, .xls and some other file extensions. Ransomware uses WinRar to archive and password protect all the files so that you can’t access them without a password. It also changes the file extension to .eas.
ACCDFISA Protection Program removal solutions:
If you are thinking about battling this virus with your bare hands, we recommend leaving this idea aside because this virus is not a simple infection you would easily delete manually. To remove ACCDFISA Protection Program virus from your computer with a guarantee that your files are safe, you will need to scan your whole computer system with a reliable antivirus software. But even this method may have some flaws. The virus may try blocking some of the virus defense programs from working, so you may have to put some extra effort to really banish the program from your PC. To get your antivirus running, disconnect your computer from the network and follow instructions provided below the article.
Getting rid of ACCDFISA Protection Program. Follow these steps
Manual removal using Safe Mode
Important! →
Manual removal guide might be too complicated for regular computer users. It requires advanced IT knowledge to be performed correctly (if vital system files are removed or damaged, it might result in full Windows compromise), and it also might take hours to complete. Therefore, we highly advise using the automatic method provided above instead.
Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Networking
Manual malware removal should be best performed in the Safe Mode environment.
Windows 7 / Vista / XP
- Click Start > Shutdown > Restart > OK.
- When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 button (if that does not work, try F2, F12, Del, etc. – it all depends on your motherboard model) multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
- Select Safe Mode with Networking from the list.
Windows 10 / Windows 8
- Right-click on Start button and select Settings.
- Scroll down to pick Update & Security.
- On the left side of the window, pick Recovery.
- Now scroll down to find Advanced Startup section.
- Click Restart now.
- Select Troubleshoot.
- Go to Advanced options.
- Select Startup Settings.
- Press Restart.
- Now press 5 or click 5) Enable Safe Mode with Networking.
Step 2. Shut down suspicious processes
Windows Task Manager is a useful tool that shows all the processes running in the background. If malware is running a process, you need to shut it down:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard to open Windows Task Manager.
- Click on More details.
- Scroll down to Background processes section, and look for anything suspicious.
- Right-click and select Open file location.
- Go back to the process, right-click and pick End Task.
- Delete the contents of the malicious folder.
Step 3. Check program Startup
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard to open Windows Task Manager.
- Go to Startup tab.
- Right-click on the suspicious program and pick Disable.
Step 4. Delete virus files
Malware-related files can be found in various places within your computer. Here are instructions that could help you find them:
- Type in Disk Cleanup in Windows search and press Enter.
- Select the drive you want to clean (C: is your main drive by default and is likely to be the one that has malicious files in).
- Scroll through the Files to delete list and select the following:
Temporary Internet Files
Downloads
Recycle Bin
Temporary files - Pick Clean up system files.
- You can also look for other malicious files hidden in the following folders (type these entries in Windows Search and press Enter):
%AppData%
%LocalAppData%
%ProgramData%
%WinDir%
After you are finished, reboot the PC in normal mode.
Remove ACCDFISA Protection Program using System Restore
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Step 1: Reboot your computer to Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Windows 7 / Vista / XP- Click Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
- When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
- Select Command Prompt from the list
Windows 10 / Windows 8- Press the Power button at the Windows login screen. Now press and hold Shift, which is on your keyboard, and click Restart..
- Now select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings and finally press Restart.
- Once your computer becomes active, select Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt in Startup Settings window.
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Step 2: Restore your system files and settings
- Once the Command Prompt window shows up, enter cd restore and click Enter.
- Now type rstrui.exe and press Enter again..
- When a new window shows up, click Next and select your restore point that is prior the infiltration of ACCDFISA Protection Program. After doing that, click Next.
- Now click Yes to start system restore.
Finally, you should always think about the protection of crypto-ransomwares. In order to protect your computer from ACCDFISA Protection Program and other ransomwares, use a reputable anti-spyware, such as FortectIntego, SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes
How to prevent from getting ransomware
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