CIBS POL virus (Bundesamt für Polizei) turns up to be a Winlocker virus, which technically recognized as ransomware malware belongs to the Urusay family. PC/Android users from Switzerland are particularly assaulted by CIBS POL virus whose emblematical trait is a locked screen, claiming that the users have violated some items of local law allegedly on behalf of Switzerland Police. While being confined access to affected computer or Android system by CIBS POL scam, computer and Android users generally will be demanded to pay a certain ransom (€100 or more) in order for the restriction to be removed. In reality, the CIBS POL ransomware has no relevance with the legitimate Switzerland Police, but comes out as a hack tool created by cyber criminals for the purpose of gaining from victims. Thereupon, PC users suffering from CIBS POL scam should ignore the misleading alert thoroughly while figure out the effective approach to terminate CIBS POL Android virus’s harmful symptoms.
To get more knowledge of CIBS POL ransomware, it generally modifies default system settings after its installation on affected computer, by constantly multiplying and inserting its registry files onto kernel system. Basically, the CIBS POL virus will alter the settings of Master Boot Sector which has the responsibility for the operating system’s boot loader and the storage device’s partition table. In this case, the CIBS POL virus would be able to operate automatically whenever users start Windows. Once being activated, the CIBS POL ransomware would utilize its advanced lock techniques to disable the operation of firewall and block installed anti-malware applications from running for the sake of avoiding auto removal. Furthermore, the CIBS POL scam is skilled in excavating system vulnerabilities in order to bring more PC threats (eg. browser hijack virus, fake antivirus application, Trojans and keyloggers) on compromised machine. Without any doubts, the potential threats may cause worse results for computer.
Apart from the bogus notification used by hackers to gain from victims, the CIBS POL virus could even open a backdoor for third party which can help them to invade affected PC easily. That is to say, the user’s sensitive data on hard drive such as passwords, online banking credentials and personal identification information would be revealed to public. It is certain that the CIBS POL ransomware should be removed timely to avoid unexpected damage and data loss. Supposed that the CIBS POL virus cannot be eradicated without delay, it would slow down the performance of computer via taking up large amounts of system resource. Though there has no program running on PC, the usage of CPU may reach 100% abnormally. Some computer user may encounter computer freezing, a blue screen of death and even computer crash.
Tips: Manual removal refers to key parts of computer system. Any error step may lead to system crash. VilmaTech Online Tech Expert is recommended to help you remove the CIBS POL virus if you don’t have sufficient expertise in dealing with the removal.
Many computer users rely on their trusted antivirus programs to remove all types of spyware or malware, for the purpose of keeping PC safe. However, the CIBS POL ransomware belongs to the family of Computer Locked virus, has the ability to disable the function of default firewall as well as antivirus programs to avoid detection and auto removal. In this case, it is easy to tell the antivirus programs have the very low chance to terminate CIBS POL virus for good. To resolve such problem effectively, it is strongly recommended to utilize the helpful manual removal to erase all its related processes, DLL files and registry files completely from computer.
We need to notice that certain expert skills will be required during the manual removal procedure to avoid wrong operation which may damage your computer permanently. If you cannot remove CIBS POL scam completely by yourself, you’re welcome to contact VilmaTech 24/7 Online Computer Experts here to help you quickly and safely remove all possible infections from your computer.
1. Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
If you are using Windows 7, XP & Vista:
a. Boot up the infected computer, press F8 at the very beginning.
b. Choose “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” and press Enter to get in safe mode with networking.
If you are using Windows 8:
a. Restart your computer. As your computer restarts but before Windows launches, hold down the Shift key and repeatedly hit the F8 key (Shift+F8), this will sometimes boot you into the new advanced “recovery mode”, where you can choose to see advanced repair options. Please click on See advanced repair options Button to go ahead.
b. Now you will need to click on the Troubleshoot option and go to Advanced Options.
c. Now you are at the Windows Startup Settings option, you are required to click on Restart Button to continue.
d. When you are at the Advanced Boot Options, use the arrow keys to highlight the “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” option, and then press ENTER.
Tips: If you have any problem or question during the whole removal process, please contact VilmaTech Support agents 24/7 online for more detailed instructions.
2. Once the command prompt, type the command: explorer and press Enter. It can bring up desktop for you.
3. Show hidden files of CIBS POL virus.
a. Open Folder Options: clicking the Start button> Control Panel.
b. Then go to Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Folder Options.
c. Click the View tab. Under Advanced settings, click Show hidden files and folders, uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) and then click OK.
4. Kill malicious processes:
5. Delete infected files:
%Temp%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe
C:\Documents and Settings\<Current User>
C:\Users\<Current User>\AppData\
6. Delete infected registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableTaskMgr” = 0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\random
The CIBS POL ransomware has nothing to do with the local law enforcement agency – Switzerland Police but only a hack tool designed by cyber crooks who attempt to make damage on affected PC as well as Android platform and gain from victims for their illegal purpose. Thus, victims from CIBS POL scam should ignore the fake notification completely and DO NOT PAY MONEY on it for sure. Many computer/Android users may place their hopes on installed antivirus programs, but still with no luck. The CIBS POL Android ransomware has the ability to disable the function and operation of antivirus so that to avoid detection and auto removal. If so, we may consider other effective way such as almighty manual removal to terminate CIBS POL Android virus promptly.
However, the manual removal of CIBS POL Android virus requires certain computer expertise and skills. If you haven’t sufficient expertise in dealing with program files, processes, .dll files and registry entries, it may lead to mistakes damaging your system permanently after you delete crucial computer files by mistake. In this case, it is wise to have an expert taking care of this for you. Getting help from VilmaTech Online Experts is fast and safe way to get rid of CIBS POL virus.
