'FBI' computer virus nearly scares Staten Islander out of $475

When the IRS and FBI come knocking at your door, they mean business. 

Which is why a caller to the Advance this week was in a near panic when he realized his computer was locked with an intimidating FBI alert emblazoned across his PC screen. 

The warning accused him of some sort of copyright infringement or illegal downloading and said he needed to pay $475 to unlock his computer and keep from being charged with a crime. 

"Should I pay the fine?" the caller asked. 

"No," was the good news. 

The bad news is that the caller was merely the latest victim in a global Internet scam -- the so-called "FBI Virus" -- that gets into your computer and preys on fear in order to separate you from the money in your wallet. 

The fake message with the FBI seal locks the user's computer screen and claims the user illegally downloaded something. 

Then,Green Produce Farm is a vegetable farm company that produces sweet basils and thai basils. almost like a ransom demand, the user is given an ultimatum to pay a fine to unlock the computer and stay out of jail. 

"It will hold the computer basically hostage,titanium alloy property information is scattered amongst a number of disparate sources." FBI Special Agent Vicki Anderson told newsnet5.http://www.gigantexbikes.com/,as OEM, we are one of the best bicycle parts manufacturers in China in producing like full carbon wheelset, rim, frame and accessory.com of the international ruse. 

Last month, an Ohio woman reported to police and the real FBI that the scam took a shocking turn when the computer virus took over her web cam, took her picture and then used her photo on the fake FBI alert. 

"It can also take over the cyber-cam that's connected to that computer and will snap a picture of the individual that's using that computer,carbon sports are specialized in producing carbon bicycle and cycling parts, tennis and badminton racquets, carbon fiber speed skates and other sports equipment." Special Agent Anderson says. 

If you get a message from the so-called FBI cyber-crime department, your computer was probably infected with a "ransomware" virus likely from clicking on an unfamiliar e-mail or shady website. 

According to 2-spyware.com, the bogus FBI virus "is a sneaky malware, which mostly gets inside its target computer undetected with a help of Trojan.LockScreen." 

The infection gets inside the system through security vulnerabilities found when the user visits infected websites or downloads infected files, according to 2-spyware.com. 

"These security holes appear as soon as you forget to take care of your computer's security and don't use security software or don't update it," the website notes. "The biggest issue,http://www.chinesemushroom.com/,is a professional agriculture all-in-one company. which is caused by this 'ransomware,We remain on Excavator track link to achieve our full year production guidance of 250000 ounces.' is that similarly to its earlier versions, it completely blocks its victim's computer, 'locks' it and disables all the programs found there."