Read more at: www.scambook.com Today’s episode of Scambook TV is a warning about ransomware, a cyber scam that’s threatening consumers online. Ransomware is a computer virus/malware program that borrows its tactics from kidnapping; hackers seize control of your computer and demand you pay a ransom to unlock it. Recently, hackers have been targeting victims with ransomware that impersonates the FBI. Kevan describes how computer users get a message that claims to be from cybercrime@fbi.gov, informing the user that their computer has been frozen due to copyright violations. To “pay your fines” and unlock your computer, according to the scam, you must pay $200 via MoneyPak. As Kevan says in the video, this scam may look very official but don’t fall for it! We recommend disconnecting your internet, running your antivirus software and (if necessary) restoring your operating system. What’s worse than a virus that cripples your computer? A virus that cripples your computer and blackmails you. That’s what ransomware does. The latest ransomware to threaten consumers also impersonates the FBI. Here at Scambook, we’ve received over 50 complaints about hackers posing as cybercrime@fbi.gov and exhorting consumers for $200 paid via MoneyPak. How CyberCrime@FBI.gov Ransomware Works Here’s how this fraud scheme works. Hackers infect your computer with the malware virus and then a pop-up window appears and freezes your computer. The message claims to be sent by cybercrime@fbi.gov. It …
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Scam Alert: CyberCrime@FBI.gov Computer Virus Blackmails Consumers
