Malware: Trojan:Win32/Urausy.D

A new piece of Ransomware that is running around that was classified by Microsoft as Trojan:Win32/Urausy.D. This family of malware is Win32/Urausy which is a family of Ransomware that takes over your computer by displaying some form of false FBI or local Polic Department message saying that your computer is locked. Down so what do we do with this form of malware? This family of Trojans has been growing more and more common in recent times only because it has proven to be successful for the people who are making it. Some would disagree with the term industry however this is a multi million dollar industry. Which is why they keep making it all because people do not know about these fake programs and they don't protect their computers. The sad fact is that the USA which is one of the most advanced countries we are also the most heavily infected country in the world. You take 1 look at any statistic or malware map, and the US has the largest amount of infected computers. So lets just jump into the effects of this Trojan on your computer.

Effects?

This form of malware does do some strange things to the computer however it is what you would expect from any form of Ransomware. The program practically takes control of your computer by displaying this fake message and says you must pay, or your computer will lose internet access. As we know though this is a fake message and you should not pay them or it will continue the cycle. This program is disguises its self as Skype through the form of Skype.(filename) and it fools the user into thinking that this is a trust worthy program.

Now the program is meant to pop-up on launch and will do it when trying to access the internet so removing it can be a pain. However it will not be that hard to remove it if you use another computer to download some sort of tools. Just remember that you should never pay for the program because this will just end up taking money away from you and the problem will still exist. You shouldn't bother contacting your ISP because this is on your side and they cant help you when it comes to removing the malware.

Removal
1.Get a USB drive.
2. Download the AVG Rescue CD
3. Follow the steps that are given on the site.
4. Run the tool on the infected machine.
5. Let it clean any files that it detects.

After That
1. Delete the AVG Rescue CD from your USB.
2. Download HitmanPro Kickstart
3. Follow the steps given on the website.
4. Run the tool on the infected machine.
5. Let it clean any files that it detects.

After that your machine should be fine. Make sure that you download some sort of antivirus software, and to keep your computer protected from further infections follow my guide on securing your computer.
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