Your Browser Has Been Locked Ransomware Removal – FBI RCMP Europol Virus (Android Lock)

Your Browser Has Been Locked virus ( Android Lock) is newly ransomware developed by cybercriminals to especially attack PC users’ Internet browsers in order for blackmailing money. Although it is the newer Macintosh operating systems such as the Mac OS X and Android phone, the malicious ransomware like Your Browser Has Been Locked virus still can compromise them. We have to admit that the Apple OS is more secure than many versions of Windows, any Third-Party Windows software, plug-ins, or other add-ons. Once you have installed various those things onto the computer that connect to the Internet, they possibly can introduce their own security vulnerabilities.

In addition, the most common way utilized by the Your Browser Has Been Locked virus Android malware to attack a Mac computer or Android phone is through a third-party browser and browser plugins like Adobe Reader, Flash, and Java. The key focus on most Mac users will have these plugins installed and enabled on the computer, but in doing so compromises the overall security of the system and the Your Browser Has Been Locked ransomware Android lock can seize the chances to slip into its target computer. You can see the malicious ransmoware screenshot as below.

(Virus Screenshot Pops-up on Safari Browser)

(Virus Screenshot Pops-up on Safari Browser)
Note: If you confront any kind of Your Browser Has Been Locked virus and you are unable fix it by yourself, you can get immediate help by chatting with VilmaTech 24/7 Online Experts.

Remove FBI Your Browser Has Been Locked Ransomware

Since the first quarter of in 2012, the vicious ransomware lije FBI MoneyPak virus (Removal Tips) has been increasingly epidemic worldwide especially the both sides of Atlantic. It is a malicious ransomware designed by cybercriminals to fleece out global users using the common nasty trick that blocking users’ computers with sacred screen. A series of new similar ransmoware like FBI Your Browser Has Been Locked virus evolves to lock the web browser across various Macintosh operating systems including Mac. But no matter what they infects these ransmoware utilize the similar symptom which pretends to be local enforcement agency to claim that the computer is used in law-violation activities and thus a fine is demanded via Green dot MoneyPak.

FBI Your Browser Has Been Locked virus differs from the previous ransomware FBI MoneyPak virus. It is a ransmoware are engaged in locking a just web page in Internet Explorer, Safari, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox. The Your Browser Has Been Locked ransmoware exploit the java scrip to disable browser settings so that it makes the web page switched to other malicious site. And the vicious ransmoware shows as a pop up whenever you try to close the browser or switch to another web page.

Remove Europol/RCMP Your Browser Has Been Locked Ransomware

RCMP Your Browser Has Been Locked ransmoware is similar to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police virus. But the difference is that RCMP virus still is endowed ability to lock Internet Browsers even more includes the Safari on Mac OS X. Like the 10 top ransmoware revealed out in 2013, the Your Browser Has Been Locked virus still show the fake massage on the locked page. It says that “All activities of this computer have been recorded. All your files are encrypted.” And you have to pay the non existent fine of up to 50.000 CAD, otherwise there will a criminal case against you. As seen the RCMP Your Browser Has Been Locked ransmoware screenshot.

If your Internet browser has been infected with Europol Your Browser Has Been Locked virus, the virus locked screen always pops-up that claims saying “All Activities of this computer has been recorded. All your files are encrypted.” All PC data will be detained and criminal procedures will be initiated against you if the required fine of 100 euro won’t be paid via Ukash or Paysafecard. Have a look on the screenshot of Europol Your Browser Has Been Locked ransmoware.

Note: If you lack of confidence in exactly removing the ransomware files and registry entries, you can ask VilmaTech 24/7 Online Support for help.

Remove Your Browser Has Been Locked Virus on Apple’s Mac OS X

The Your Browser Has Been Locked virus locks Safari using some JavaScript code. So the first step you should start is to disable the Java program. And then assess to the local disk and registry editor to delete the virus files and registry entries.

1. In the menu bar, click Safari > Preferences….
   
2. In the window that opens, select Security. In the Security tab, uncheck the box next to Enable JavaScript.
   
3. Press the Command + R key combination on the keyboard or click the reload button to refresh the page.
   
4. Come back the Safari, click on Settings icon and then select reset safari.
   
5. It may reveal out a window shown as below image, click Reset button to reset Safari to default settings. You then restart the Safari to effect all changes.
   
6. Access to the local disk to delete the Your Browser Has Been Locked virus files.
7. Open Registry Editor, you need first open Run Coomand and choose the bottle you want to edit.
   
8. Type in the command regedit and click Run.
   
9. You’ve now opened the Registry Editor. Access to the path: KKEY_CURRENT_USER and HEKY_LOCAL_MACHINE to find out the suspicious virus registry entries and delete them.
10. Restart the infectious computer to effect the virus removal.

Note:If you are still confused about removing the virus from Safari, you may chat with VilmaTech Support Team to ask for help.

Remove the Virus from IE, Firefox, Chrome Internet Browsers

You Browser Has Been Locked virus owns the high ability to lock user’s Internet browser using Java script. If the scam message only displays on your Internet Browsers like Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, you can follow the below steps to fix it.

For Internet Explorer

1. Eliminate You Browser Has Been Locked virus from Internet Explorer. You need disable JavaScript in IE. Open the Internet Explorer and click on the “gears” icon. Select “Internet Options.”
   
2. Click the “Security” tab, click the “Internet” symbol you need click the “Custom Level…” button.
   
3. In the Settings list, scroll down to “Scripting” section. Under Active Scripting, click the radio button to the left of “Disable.”
   
4. In the Internet Options window, click OK. Press the F5 key on your keyboard or click the refresh icon in the browser.
   
5. Open Local disk, and remove virus files. You can click on Start Button and click My Computer or Computer. You then open there.
   
   %AppData%\Protector-[rnd].exe
   %AppData%\Inspector-[rnd].exe
   %AppData%\vsdsrv32.exe
6. Press Windows+ R key to reveal out Run box. Type regedit in Run window and click Ok.
   
7. In the Registry Editor window, you need navigate to the below path, you still need delete You Browser Has Been Locked virus registry entries, you can refer to the below registry entries.
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\[random].exe
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System ‘DisableRegistryTools’ = 0
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\system ‘EnableLUA’ = 0
8. Reboot the infected computer with regular mode to effect the malicious virus removal.

For Mozilla Firefox

1. Eliminate You Browser Has Been Locked virus says “Your Browser has been locked” from Mozilla Firefox. Open it first, and click on the Firefox button and select “Option.”
   
2. Select the Content tab and uncheck the box next to Enable JavaScript.
   
3. Click OK. Press the F5 key on your keyboard or click the reload icon to refresh the page.
4. Access to the local disk and registry editor to delete the You Browser Has Been Locked virus files and registry entries.
5. Restart the infectious computer to effect all changes.

For Google Chrome

1. In the browser, click Customize and control Google Chrome and select Settings.
   
2. At the bottom of the Settings page, click Show advanced settings….
   
3. Under Privacy, select Content Settings….
   
4. Under JavaScript, select don’t allow all sites to run JavaScript (recommended).
   
5. Click “Done” and close the Settings tab. Press the F5 key on your keyboard or click the reload icon to refresh the page.
   
6. Access to the local disk and registry editor to delete the You Browser Has Been Locked virus files and registry entries.
7. Restart the infected computer to effect all changes.

Conclusion

Numerous victimized users are extremely about the You Browser Has Been Locked Ransmoware Android lock alert message and troubled in whether paying the required fine or not. But the truth is that though you have paid for the virus, your browser is still locked. It is better to remove such PC and Android ransmoware by yourself or get help with tech experts rather than pay fine to cybercriminal. Finally, although a Macintosh computer is less susceptible to viruses you still can be a victim of Trojan horses, FBI ransmoware, RCMP virus Android lock, Europol virus, and other online fraud. If you’re an Apple computer user, it is still highly recommended you keep acquiring about how to keep safe while online. To remove the You Browser Has Been Locked virus Android lock , you can contact with VilmaTech 24/7 Online Experts if you still have troubles.

Published & last updated on September 23, 2014 by Erik V. Miller