Remove FBI Header Ransomware

How to Remove FBI Header Ransomware?

The first thing that will astonish you concerning FBI Header is, of course, its name. You should know that this nasty program has absolutely nothing do to with the actual Federal Bureau of Investigation. It definitely has a lot to do with the world of cyber parasites, though. Unfortunately, ransomware-type infections are considered one of the most dangerous programs out there. So you have encountered FBI Header’s unwanted presence on your machine, haven’t you? Then you should be aware of the fact that some real trouble is about to get started. This malicious piece of software is a relatively new cyber threat even though it follows the usual ransomware path. Once FBI Header gets to you, the virus will quickly attack your machine and encrypt your files thus cutting you off them completely. What the parasite does next is rely on its intimidating FBI facade in order to scare you. Then it demands money. That’s right, hackers’ impudence gets to the point where they want you to pay a ransom to be able to see your own files. Talk about being dishonest. The FBI Header virus displays a message that claims you have been involved in the distribution of child pornography or some other illegal activities. What hackers try to convince you is that paying the fee they demand will somehow mean you would be free of any eventual legal prosecution. Now, apart from the obvious fact the no law system works this way, you should know better than to trust hackers when they promise something. That means even if you DO make the colossal mistake to pay the money crooks ask for, you will still not regain access to your data. The devious FBI Header parasite has many more tricks in store so unless you want to experience all of them, you will have to delete this program and there’s no need to remind you the sooner you remove it, the better.

How did I get infected with?

The presence of any PC virus reveals quite a lot of information about your browsing habits. That means hackers managed to take advantage of some mistake you tend to make when surfing the Web. For example, FBI Header could have entered your machine via a spam email-attachment or a spam message which you were careless enough to click open. Other possibility is that the parasite was bundled with some free programs that you downloaded from a questionable website. You have to keep in mind that parasites often travel the Web in freeware/shareware bundles. To help you keep future threats away, we would recommend you to avoid unverified websites and to always keep an eye out for infections when installing software. You can never be sure whether some “bonus” parasite is trying to sneak in without your consent unless you take your time and check everything in advance. That’s why you should opt for the Custom or Advanced option in the Setup Wizard and forget about the Basic one. Do you want to remain entirely in control of your machine and all programs that seek your permission to get installed? Then all you have to do is become more cautious and more attentive when you install software. Simple as that.

Why is FBI Header dangerous?

Not only is FBI Header dangerous but it could be devastating to both your computer and your finances. After successful infiltration, this ransomware program scans the machine it landed on because it needs to find all of your personal files. Then it encrypts them. The parasite denies you access to a rich variety of file types such as .mp3, .jpg, .doc, .xml, .bin, .gif, etc. As you can see, due to the parasite’s manipulations you cannot use or even view your own data, no matter how important or valuable it is. Once the virus catches your attention, it starts to display you the ransom note and if you managed to remain calm till now, this thing will surely upset you. The crooks who developed FBI Header use the FBI as a camouflage in their nasty attempts to scam you. Because, at the end of the day, this is nothing but a cyber scam. The fake warning message FBI Header generates claims that due to your illegal activities you will not be able to regain access to your data unless you pay the ransom demanded. Of course, paying the fee is the absolute LAST thing anyone should do because hackers have no reason whatsoever to play by the rules and provide you access to your files. Crooks take advantage of the fact many people would be too stressed and confused by the “FBI” intervention that they would quickly follow the hackers’ instructions. Never do that! Remember, in situations like this one you have to remain rational unless you insist on losing your money without getting anything in return. What you should do instead, is follow our comprehensive removal guide without wasting time. The devious FBI Header virus might even open some back doors to malware which is the last thing you need right now, isn’t it? The more time this program spends on your PC, the bigger danger it puts you in so our advice here is simple – uninstall the threat. And make sure you do it fast. You will find the removal instructions down below.

FBI Header Removal Instructions

STEP 1: Start Your Computer into Safe Mode with Networking

• Make sure you do not have any floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs inserted in your computer
• Restart the computer
  
• When you see a table, start tapping the F8 key every second until you enter the Advanced Boot Options

• in the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode with Networking , and then press ENTER.

• Once the operating system loads press simultaneously the Windows Logo Button and the R key.

• A dialog box should open. Type iexplore www.virusresearch.org/download-en

• Internet Explorer will open and a professional scanner will prompt to be downloaded
• Run the installer
• Follow the instruction and use the professional malware removal tool to detect the files of the virus.
• After performing a full scan you will be asked to register the software. You can do that or perform a manual removal.

Remove FBI Header Manually

Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously

Locate the process of teslacrypt. Have in mind that this is usually a random generated file.

Before you kill the process, type the name on a text document for later reference.

Navigate to your %appdata% folder and delete the executable.

You can alternatively use your msconfig windows program to double check the execution point of the virus. Please, have in mind that the names in your machine might be different as they might be generated randomly, that’s why you run the professional scanner to identify the files.

It is always a good idea to use a reputable anti-malware program after manual removal, to prevent this from happening again.