What is Scotch Tape Locker Ransomware?
Unguarded operating systems are the prime target for the devious Scotch Tape Locker Ransomware. This malicious threat can slither into the operating system using all kinds of security backdoors, including misleading spam emails and malicious installers. On top of that, this ransomware could be downloaded onto the operating system by other infections. Needless to say, if this is the case, you need to identify and remove these infections also. In this report, however, we focus on deleting Scotch Tape Locker Ransomware, and the sooner you do this, the better. What if you manage to unlock your PC? If you do not get rid of the malicious ransomware, your operating system will remain at risk of being paralyzed. On top of that, malicious infections could perform in various different ways. If you want nothing else but to eliminate the ransomware, check out the instructions below, but we recommend reading this report first to learn more about the infection. The knowledge you gain could serve you in the future.
How does Scotch Tape Locker Ransomware work?
Scotch Tape Locker Ransomware is unlike Globeimposter 2.0 Ransomware, RSA2048Pro Ransomware, and other file-encrypting infections. This ransomware is more similar to the FBI Virus, Mandiant U.S.A. Cyber Security Virus, and other threats that use the credentials of well-known law enforcers to trick victims. Once the infection slithers in, it immediately paralyzes the screen with a full-screen alert that has the credentials of FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation). The notification appears to be real, and the victim is likely to pay attention to the accusations. Of course, more vigilant users should realize right away that the message is bogus. For one, it lists such crimes as rape, drug selling, bestiality, the distribution of pornography, and the dispersion of spam emails containing terrorist messages. Have you been involved in any of these activities? If you have not, you should have no doubt that you have been exposed to a scam. Obviously, if you are a criminal, this message might be intimidating, and you might rush to pay the “fine” that is demanded. If you have already paid the bogus fine for the crimes you committed, you deserve it. If you are not a criminal, all you need to focus on is the removal of Scotch Tape Locker Ransomware.
The creator of Scotch Tape Locker Ransomware has adopted more modern ways in collecting the payments. In the past, threats similar to this one would use MoneyPak, Ukash, Paysafecard, and similar money transfer systems. This threat, on the other hand, demands the ransom to be paid in Bitcoins and transferred to a Bitcoin Wallet (12mgfmmAWAckQ1HfUtDahE8yWkauayPydh). Unfortunately, once you transfer money, there is no way of getting it back. If you have paid the ransom, and your screen was unlocked (that is unlikely to happen), do not forget that you still need to delete the infection. If you do not do this, you could face the lock-down again. All in all, it is unlikely that you will be tricked into paying the bogus fine because it is pretty obvious that the suspicious FBI message is a scam. As we discussed already, it is unlikely that you have committed any of the crimes. Second, do you really think that you could get away with a fine of 150 USD for the crimes that Scotch Tape Locker Ransomware lists? On top of all that, FBI would not lock your PC to introduce you to accusations like that, and they would not use Bitcoin wallets or suspicious emails (fbifine@protonmail.com) to prosecute you.
How to delete Scotch Tape Locker Ransomware
You can kill the screen-locking application via the Task Manager. Do not rush to terminate unfamiliar processes because you need to locate the malicious executable first. We recommend following the instructions below if you want to remove Scotch Tape Locker Ransomware manually. Of course, other infections might be running on your operating system as well, and you need to take care of them as soon as possible. A legitimate anti-malware tool can help clean your operating system completely, and it also can guarantee reliable protection in the future. Even if you successfully erase the ransomware and other potentially active threats, we recommend installing anti-malware software. Should you have questions regarding the threat that we have not answered in this report, please add them to the comments section.
Removal Instructions
- Simultaneously tap Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
- Select Start Task Manager and then click the Applications tab.
- Right-click the process named FBI and choose Open File Location.
- Kill the malicious process by clicking End process/task.
- Right-click and Delete the malicious launcher in its original location.
- Delete recently downloaded files.
- Empty Recycle Bin and examine your PC for leftovers using a legitimate malware scanner.
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