has anyone been hit by this nasty virus ,, oops , ya can't see tha screen if it got into your 'puter , it blocks out your whole screen, it sneaks past firewalls , virus protections , etc ,
and it changes every week or so , tha techs out there are going nutz with this one , I found a temp way around it , knock-on-wood ,

Mo, I use AVASTE free version and I have no problems with viruses infiltrating my pc.
You have to do scans manually but it updates automatically and has served me well on this computer.

I use that same Avast ,it won't recognize this virus ,
Avast and Norton techs are going nuts with this one , and tha virus inventor changes tha virus every 7-10 days or so, new challenge each time . He's based out of USA country , and hidden behind so many side steps , they can't find him to shut him down.
A local virus hunter is trying to make a sweep program to rid folks of it , no luck so far .

I did not know this, I will be extra vigilant, thanks Mo

This virus just showed up last weekend , no warnings , Avast never knew it , so far my cheater way to get around it is to not read e-mail from unknown sites / people , and leave tha 'puter on alla time , tha virus knows when you have read a mail from them , then goes back into lockup again, I can get online , but it blocks the entire screen , can't do nadda ,.'puter acts normal, if not online ,

...Not only unknown senders, but-

here's another example to avoid:

example in the header of an eMail message:



The address in the brackets !!! If you do not recognize that address, delete the eMail! Do Not click anything within the eMail! Take advantage of your eMail features, and select "Junk Mail". This will have your eMail client "learn" the bad domains. This is how Outlook reports back to Microsoft and adds to the bad Domain database, which in turn is in your Microsoft updates, protecting you further.

The name on the left (lazierfan) MAY be one you recognize, but there are trojans and others that spoof your eMail contacts list names, giving you a false sense of trust.

malwarebytes knows how to remove this one.
just go to download.com and install.

Thanks for the info - downloading through C-net.

my eyes are too burnt out tonight to read and understand , I'll try that download site tomorrow , if my 'puter is still working semi-right ,
thats for alll the suggestions , losta smart folks on Pinecam ,,

Here is some info on this one copied from a link I provide below....


FBI virus is a sneaky malware that usually gets inside its target computer undetected. This scam presents about itself for the victim as 'The FBI Federal Bureau Investigation' alert aggressively claiming that your PC is blocked because of the Copyright and Related Rights Law violation or other reason. However, if you find yourself blocked by a program showing a warning that you have been illegally using or distributing copyrighted content, viewing or distributing pornographic content and spreading malware to other computers, ignore such alert first of all and remove FBI virus immediately! This program is distributed by scammers to swindle the money. Be aware that security experts expect this group of ransomware to grow and improve.
HOW CAN I GET INFECTED WITH FBI VIRUS?

FBI virus gets inside the system through security vulnerabilities found when user visits infected websites or downloads infected files. These security holes appear as soon as you forget to take care of your computer's security and don't use security software or don't update it. Of course, you must always think about safe browsing and avoid suspicious downloads offered on the Internet. The biggest issue caused by this ransomware is that similarly to its earlier versions, it completely blocks its victim's computer, 'locks' it and disables all the programs found there. In order to 'unlock' the system, FBI virus shows warning and requires to pay the fine through MoneyPak. However, you must have already understood that you must never pay this $100 fine if you don't want to help for the scammers who are collecting these fines.
FBI VIRUS VERSIONS:

FBI Moneypak: This ransomware uses a huge alert filled with FBI and Moneypak logos, a webcam and a list of crimes victim is accused for. User is informed that he has been viewing/distributing pornographic or copyrighted content, spreading malware or doing other illegal activities. For that, he has to pay a $100 fine and enter a Moneypak code on the right side of the fake alert. This threat locks the system down completely.

FBI Green Dot Moneypak Virus: This ransomware locks the whole system down and displays a fake alert with FBI, Moneypak and McAfee logos. A miselading message, that belongs to this threat, claims that Federal Bureau of Investigation has blocked you for downloading illegal/copyrighted material and similar crimes. It requires to pay $200 fine and includes the steps explaining how you should do that.

FBI Virus Black Screen: This is the latest ransomware from FBI virus group. It uses the same techniques to make users pay a $200 fine. However, it also applies an audio warning, black screen and system's lock down. It will similarly claim that you have been caught for law violations and will accuse you for visiting pornographic websites, viewing files containing zoophilia, child pornography and similar.
HOW CAN I REMOVE FBI VIRUS?

In order to remove FBI virus, you should unlock your computer first of all. For that, we recommend using another PC that has an Internet connection and the steps listed bellow:

1. Take another machine and use it to download SpyHunter or other reputable anti-malware program. You can also try downloading Spyware Doctor or Malwarebytes Anti Malware.

2. Update the program and put into the USB drive or simple CD.

3. In the meanwhile, reboot your infected machine to Safe Mode with command prompt and stick USB drive in it.

4. Reboot computer infected with FBI virus once more and run a full system scan.

This video guide shows how to remove FBI virus, but it might be differences in removal because of diffrent systems and versions of the parasite. Use the auto-removal process to remove FBI virus easily.

UPDATE: Be aware about the new versions of FBI virus, that are called FBI Green Dot Moneypak virus and FBI Virus Black Screen. They have been clearly designed to get more money from its victims, so they show a warning asking $200, not $100, to be payed through Moneypak prepayment system. To remove FBI Green Dot Moneypak virus and FBI Virus Black Screen completely, run a full system scan with updated anti-virus/anti-malware program. In order to unlock your PC, use the steps given above and follow additional information:

* Users infected with FBI Moneypak/FBI virus/FBI Green Dot Moneypak virus/FBI Virus Black Screen are allowed to access other accounts on their Windows systems. If one of such accounts has administrator rights, you should be capable to launch anti-malware program.

* Try to deny the Flash to make your ransomware stop function as intended. In order to disable the Flash, go to Macromedia support and select 'Deny': http://www.macromedia.com/support/docum ... elp09.html. After doing that, run a full system scan with anti-malware program.

* Manual FBI virus removal (special skills needed!):

Reboot you infected PC to 'Safe mode with command prompt' to disable FBI virus (this should be working with all versions of this threat)
Run Regedit
Search for WinLogon Entries and write down all the files that are not explorer.exe or blank. Replace them with explorer.exe.
Search the registry for these files you have written down and delete the registry keys referencing the files.
Reboot and run a full system scan with updated SpyHunter to remove remaining FBI virus files.



Here is the link with Video..

http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-fbi-virus.html