How to remove FBI Cybercrime Division virus

FBI Cybercrime Division crypto-malware is after your money

FBI Cybercrime Division virus^[1] is perceived as ransomware threat, which similarly to FBI virus is used to deprive PC users of accessing their files and scare with fake alerts. In order to convince its victims that they the genuine FBI has locked their computers due to the violation of laws, this screen locker^[2] displays alarming notifications:

FBI. CYBERCRIME DIVISION, International Cyber Protection Alliance.

Attention! Your PC is blocked due at least one of the reasons specified below

Typically, FBI Cybercrime Division virus claims that users were caught engaging in the distribution of pornographic or even child pornography content online similar several crimes. In order to avoid life imprisonment, they have to pay a fine of $300.

However, if you pay close attention to several aspects, you will realize it is purely a scam:

• FBI Cybercrime Division does not exist (Note. FBI Cyber Division or Criminal  Investigative Division)
• in case of a violated law, an official subpoena is sent to the suspect via mail, email and other telecommunication means if necessary
• no ransom is required to escape the responsibility
• the suspect's computer' is not locked but rather taken as an evidence

Thus, considering these features, this virus is clearly a scam. Instead of complying with the demands proceed to FBI Cybercrime Division malware removal. In order to get rid of the infection completely, you might use FortectIntego or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes. In order to exit the lock screen, Alt+F4 combination might be of assistance.

Ransomware prevention ways 

FBI Cybercrime Division hijack is carried out with the assistance trojan^[3], which might disguise in fake software updates, website links, torrent files, keygens, and similar infected downloadable content. Besides, various illegal sites can also be included into its distribution, so stay away from gaming or gambling websites. 

As soon as this trojan gets inside the device, it blocks the entire system down and claims that user has violated a law of United States of America. According to it, he was identified by IP and ISP and now must pay a fine of $300 using Greendot MoneyPak voucher:

FBI CYBERCRIME DIVISION
International Cyber Security Protection Alliance
ATTENTION!
Your PC is blocked due at least one of the reasons specified below.
You have been violating Copyright and Related Rights Law. (Video, Music, Software) and illegally using or distributing copyrighted content, thus infringing Article 1, Section 2, Clause 8, also known as the Copyright of the Criminal Code of United States of America.
Article 1, Section 2, Clause 8 of the Criminal Code provides for a fine of 200 to 500 minimal wages or a deprivation of liberty for 2 to 8 years.
You have been viewing or distributing prohibited Pornographic content (Child Porn/Zoophilia and etc). Thus violating Article 2, Section 1, Clause 2 of the Criminal Code of United States of America.
(…)
Fines may only be paid within 72 hours after the infringement. As soon as 72 hours elapse, the possibility to pay the fine expires, and a criminal case is initiated against you automatically within the next 72 hours! To unblock the computer you must pay the fine through MoneyPak of $300. When you pay the fine, your PC will get unlocked in 1 to 72 hours after the money is put into the State’s account.
Since your PC is unlocked, you will be given 7 days to correct all violations.In case all violations are not corrected after 7 working days, your PC will be blocked again, and a criminal case will be initiated against you automatically under one or more articles specified above.

Be sure that all this notification is a huge scam, which seeks to get you out of your money. Please, ignore it and remove FBI Cybercrime Division virus from the system. In order to lower the probability of the misfortunate encounter, run regular scans with your security tool. In addition, pay attention to the received spam emails. Avoid opening any attachments without verifying the sender.

Delete FBI Cybercrime Division screen locker

When trying to remove FBI Cybercrime Division virus, you have to unlock your computer first. Bear mind that the malware targets not only English speakers, such as British^[4], Americans or New Zelandians, but it may have its counterparts in other languages as well. In order to get an ability to scan your compromised computer with a decent anti-malware, follow these options:

* Flash drive method:

1. Download FortectIntego or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes.
2. Update the program and put 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 Cybercrime Division virus once more and run a full system scan.

* Users infected with FBI Cybercrime Division virus are allowed to access other accounts on their Windows systems. If one of such accounts has administrator rights, you should be capable to launch anti-malware program.

* Try to disable the Flash to make your ransomware stop function as intended. In order to disable the Flash, go to Macromedia support and select “Disable”: http://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/help09.html. After doing that, run a full system scan with anti-malware program.

* Manual FBI Cybercrime Division virus removal:

1. Reboot you infected PC to 'Safe mode with command prompt' to disable FBI Cybercrime Division virus (this should be working with all versions of this threat)
2. Run Regedit
3. Search for WinLogon Entries and write down all the files that are not explorer.exe or blank. Replace them with explorer.exe.
4. Search the registry for these files you have written down and delete the registry keys referencing the files.
5. Reboot and run a full system scan with updated FortectIntego to remove remaining FBI Cybercrime Division virus files. We also recommend using SpyHunterCombo Cleaneror MalwarebytesMalwarebytes.