Weelsof – Microsoft Malware Protection Center

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The malware will lock the screen, rendering it unusable for users. A reboot wouldn’t be helpful since the malware binary is registered as an Autorun executable in normal and in safe boot. The tactics of the malware is to scare the user into thinking they have illegally downloaded material such as MP3s, movies or software. The page will act as a governing body such as the FBI, Cuerpo Nacional de Policia (Spanish National Police) and police forces for many other countries.

via MSRT November ’12 – Weelsof around the world – Microsoft Malware Protection Center – Site Home – TechNet Blogs.

Maybe I should pay more attention to the little pop up on my computer reminding me to renew my anti-evildoer software.

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