What is Stop Online Piracy Automatic Protection System Virus?
If you thought that Ukash Virus had no new ideas left, then better think again, because here comes Stop Online Piracy Automatic Protection System Virus ready to rip you off to the very last cent. It is a new variant of FBI Moneypak and other similar ransomware infections that lock the computer and does not allow the user to access his desktop until he pays the ransom fee.
Stop Online Piracy Automatic Protection System Virus makes use of the S.O.P.A. bill that was introduced in the United States in order to fight online trafficking in copyrighted intellectual property. However, it was never passed, because it was with a strong opposition from the Internet users. However, Stop Online Piracy Automatic Protection System Virus cites this act with intention to scare the user into believing that he has committed a series of cyber crimes. Stop Online Piracy Automatic Protection System Virus slaps a screen-sized all over the desktop that says:
One or more of the following items were made from your PC:
1. Downloading or distributing audio or video files protected by Copyright Law.
2. Downloading or distributing illegal content (child porn, phishing software, etc.)
3. Downloading or distributing Software protected by Copyright Law.
As a result of these infringements based on Stop Online Piracy Act (H.R. 3261) you PC and files are now blocked. You can remove you IP from black list and unlock PC and files by paying a fine of 200 (USA and Canada)/ 200EUR (via Western Union to other Countries)
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If the user indeed was involved in any of the illegal acts described above, he might feel terrified to see this message on his screen. However, once again, we emphasize that the S.O.P.A. bill has not been PASSED and this message from Stop Online Piracy Automatic Protection System Virus is fake. Even if you pay to unlock your computer, it is very unlikely that the cyber criminals will do so.
Therefore, you need to unlock your desktop yourself like this:
1. Reboot your PC and while system loads press F8 to load System boot menu.
2. Select Safe Mode with Networking and press Enter.
3. When the system loads, access the Internet and download SpyHunter.
4. Install SpyHunter in Safe Mode with Networking and load the program to remove Stop Online Piracy Automatic Protection System Virus.
For Windows XP:
1. Follow the steps above from 1 to 3.
2. When you download SpyHunter, open Start Menu and click on RUN to launch it.
3. Now type "msconfig" into the RUN box and press Enter.
4. When System Configuration menu loads, click on Startup tab and select Disable All. Press OK and exit the menu.
5. Restart the PC again in Normal Mode. Install SpyHunter and follow the program's instructions to remove Stop Online Piracy Automatic Protection System Virus for good.
If you have any questions regarding the removal of Stop Online Piracy Automatic Protection System Virus, do leave a comment below.
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