Moneygram Virus

If you do not remove Moneygram Virus from the computer immediately, this malevolent threat will be used to trick money out of your own hands. The clandestine infection is presented through a misleading computer notification; however, spyware researchers ensure that this is a scam. You may fall for it easier if you are intimidated by the sudden, unauthorized computer lock down. This is an illegitimate action and you should not treat the displayed alert as authentic. Have you noticed the names and logos of real and authoritative law enforcement departments? Well, this is just another trick for schemers to fool you into paying the presented fine. Wasting your money on this ransomware is quite silly, and you should remove Moneygram Virus instead.

The name of Moneygram Virus derives from the title of the money payment system that is attached to the ransomware. Note that you may be offered to use MoneyPak, Ukash or Paysafecard systems, all of which have been utilized by ransomware viruses discovered all over the world, as well. Even though you may have used all of these systems beneficially in the past, it is a must to ignore them when dealing with dangerous ransomware infections. The rule should be applied when dealing with FBI Cybercrime Division Virus, ICSPA Virus, EC3 Europol Virus and other clandestine infections as well. Note that the names of these infections include the titles of authentic law enforcement departments, all of which may be attached to the misleading Moneygram alerts.

Here are a few examples of the misleading Moneygram Virus alert:

ATTENTION!
Your PC is blocked due at least one of the reasons specified below.
You have been illegally violating “Copyright and Related Rights Law” (Video, Music, Software) and illegally using or distributing copyrighted content […]

You have been viewing of distributing prohibited Pornographic content […]

Illegal access has been initiated from your PC without your knowledge or consent, your PC may be infected with malware, thus you are violating the law On Neglectful Use of Personal Computer. […]

To unblock the computer you must pay the fine of $300 [the sum may vary].

It is stated that you will not be able to unlock the computer until you pay the displayed fine. This is a lie and paying this fine should be the last thing on your mind. What you should do is install automatic spyware detection/removal software and delete Moneygram Virus from the PC. Note that only reliable security tools will find and delete the devious Urausy, Reveton, LockScreen.Cl and other well-known Trojans which may activate the malicious ransomware. To discover how to install a reliable removal tool onto the computer – scroll down to the instructions below.

Remove Ransomware from Windows

Remove from Windows 8:

1. Launch the browser from the Metro UI start screen.
2. Download the automatic spyware removal tool from http://www.pcthreat.com/download-sph .
3. Install the tool to find and delete existing computer infections.

Remove from Windows Vista and Windows 7:

1. Restart the computer and wait for BIOS to load.
2. Immediately start tapping the F8 key from the keyboard.
3. Select Safe Mode with Networking using arrow keys and tap Enter.
4. Download and install SpyHunter.

Remove from Windows XP:

1. Restart the PC, wait for BIOS to load and start tapping the F8 key.
2. Use arrow keys to select Safe Mode with Networking and tap Enter.
3. Click YES on the Desktop alert.
4. Install the automatic spyware detection and removal tool SpyHunter.
5. Open the Start menu (left of the Task Bar).
6. Launch RUN.
7. Enter msconfig and click OK.
8. Click the Startup tab and select Disable All. Click OK.
9. Now restart the computer.
10. Install the tool and let it delete running threats.