Information Resources Management Association Virus

Posted by Max Lehmann on November 7, 2012

What is Information Resources Management Association Virus?

Information Resources Management Association Virus is a computer ransomware infection that displays a fake notification and locks your computer. It pretends to be an official notice from the Information Resources Management Association (IRMA), but this organization does have a jurisdiction that would allow it to lock down your computer. IRMA is an international organization that works to enhance the information research community and it does not function as copyright watchdog. Information Resources Management Association Virus is just a cyber scam that is devised to rip you off.

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Therefore, no matter how threatening the notification displayed might seem, you have to pay no heed to it:

Warning! Do not use pirate (forbidden) content.
If you don't pay the fee, all data about using of pirate (forbidden) content, your personal IP address, webcam data (if you use it) will be sent to the self-government, where your case will be considered on an individual basis and appropriate measures will be taken.
How to unlock your computer?
You should buy MoneyPack code denominated of 250 dollars.

Information Resources Management Association Virus has a McAfee logo at the corner of the screen to make it look more reliable, but that is a blatant fraud. Keep in mind that you will not be able to access your desktop even if you do pay the denominated fine. Information Resources Management Association Virus is a computer infection thus is has not intention of letting go of your system. You need to follow the instruction below to terminate the infection and clean your computer:

For Windows Vista & Windows 7:

Restart your computer.
Press F8 before Windows logo appears.
Choose Safe Mode with Networking from the Advanced Boot Options menu. Press Enter.
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Install the application and erase the infection.

For Windows XP:

Follow the steps above from 1 to 3.
Click Yes when a confirmation dialog box appears.
Access the Internet to download SpyHunter.
Click the Start menu button.
Launch Run and type "msconfig" into the blank box. Press Enter.
When System Configuration menu loads, click the Startup tab.
Uncheck the programs on the list and click OK to save changes. Exit the menu.
Restart your computer in Normal mode.
Install SpyHunter and remove Information Resources Management Association Virus.