Il computer è bloccato ISP malware wants to swindle money from you
Il computer è bloccato ISP is a misleading warning, which may appear in your computer screen and prevent you from accessing the system[1]. This malicious program is closely related to Polizia di Stato virus. Scammers have already changed the look of this virus for several times now, so you should be very careful because they may also try to use new methods for distributing this Italian rogue. The newest scam now greets victims with “Il computer è stato BLOCCATO” message.
However, no matter that this ransomware looks different, it still doesn't act differently – virus still blocks down the system and then reports about various e-crimes that were initiated by the user. “Il computer è bloccato ISP” claims about illegal usage of copyrighted content, distribution of malware and content including erotic pictures of children.
After that, ransomware asks to pay a fine via Ukash, Paysafecard or ReLoadit for avoiding jail. The virus asks to pay 100 Euros in order for charges to be dropped. Of course, you should never pay the money because it will reach cyber criminals[2], not your local police office. Besides, why pay a fine if you know that you haven't done anything illegal that you are being accused of?
We would like to remind you that such scam viruses are very prevalent. If “Il computer è bloccato ISP” or “Il computer è stato BLOCCATO” malware reached your system, you must remove the virus ASAP. Only after removing the scareware you will be able to access your computer and use it normally again.
For Il computer è bloccato ISP removal, we recommend using FortectIntego software. However, if you want it to run properly, you must reboot your PC in Safe Mode with Networking first. We strongly recommend that you follow the instructions we prepared to remove “Il computer è bloccato ISP” virus successfully.
New virus version – “Il computer è stato BLOCCATO” starts attacking computers in 2017
Security researchers recently noticed a new variant of the described ransomware that works as a tech support scam virus. Il computer è stato BLOCCATO virus appears in web browsers and displays an annoying pop-up message that urges calling tech support scammers:
Il computer è stato BLOCCATO
Fehler # DW6VB36
Gentile utente, ti avvisiamo che il tuo pc e stato infettato da virus e spyware e sono a rischio le seguenti informazioni:
login di posta elettronica
dati di carta di credito e home banking
login di facebook
foto e documenti salvati sul PCContatta immediatamente il nostro servizio tecnico al seguente numero telefonico 06 94 80 86 61
The virus addresses victims in the Italian language[3], although it doesn't mean that the virus can't infect computer belonging to victims who speak a different language. We highly recommend you not to call the scammers. They will only attempt to convince you that your computer is heavily infected and that your personal information is being leaked to cyber criminals.
The virus that is installed on your computer is set to display you the fraudulent message, and the final aim is to make you follow the scammers' commands. Usually, they require buying shady “security software” packs for ridiculously high price or ask for remote access to your computer to “fix the issues.”
You must scan your computer to remove Il computer è stato BLOCCATO malware that keeps redirecting you to a tech support site. To start the removal of this fraudulent computer program, close your browser and then follow instructions provided below this article.
The distribution of malware explained
No matter that it looks different, “Il computer è stato BLOCCATO” is distributed using the same methods as other ransomware viruses. If you want to avoid this virus, stop visiting illegal websites and do NOT use illegal software. In addition, regularly scan your computer with anti-spyware software to remove any suspicious ad-supported programs that might be redirecting you to suspicious domains.
Besides, ignore emails that come from unknown senders because they may also be infected with “Il computer è bloccato ISP”.
As soon as the gets inside the target PC system, this dangerous program blocks it down. It clearly does that for postponing its removal from computer and having more chances to convince the user to pay the invented fine. typically, this virus claims:
Il computer è bloccato ISP
Lavoro che il vostro computer è stato sospeso per motive di visualizzazione di contenuti illegali
Tutte le attività illegal sui computer, tra cui foto e video dalla webcam, memorizzati in una banca dati della polizia per I’utteriore identificazione del trasgressore individuale
(…)
If you see the described alert, you should ignore it because it's fake. In addition, get rid of malicious files that are inside your computer.
Remove Il computer è bloccato ISP virus
For a quick “Il computer è bloccato ISP” virus removal, check if you have an anti-malware software installed. However, you will need to restart your computer and run it into Safe Mode with Networking. If you do not do this, you won't be capable to connect to the Internet and update your security software. The update is required to make the security software capable to identify the malware variant and remove it.
For unblocking the system, follow these steps. After restarting your PC in the right mode, remove “Il computer è bloccato ISP” virus without a wait.
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