Remove “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” virus (Removal Guide)

If you are seeing a “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” notification within Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome, then you have redirected to a web page that contains a malicious javascript code. The “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” message is basically just a web page containing a malicious javascript that does not allow you to close the browser window or switch to a different web page.
[Image: Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad virus]
The “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” virus will display a bogus notification that pretends to be from Svensk National Bureau of Investigation (Swedish Police) and states that your computer has been blocked due to it being involved with the distribution of pornographic material, spam and copyrighted content.
It goes on to say that you need to pay a ransom of SEK 1000 kronor in order to get access to your files and computer again. In order to pay this ransom you need purchase a Ukash or Paysafecard voucher and submit it in the web browser. The malware’s authors prefer these payment services because transactions made through them cannot be reversed and are hard to trace.

If your computer is infected with the “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” browser hijacker, this infection will display a localized webpage that covers the entire web browser of the infected computer and demands payment for the supposed possession of illicit material. The message displayed by this ransomware infection can be localized depending on the user’s location, with text written in the appropriate language.
The text of the “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” web page is:

VIKTIGT! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad av säkerhetsskäl. Detaljer ansivas.
Alla aktiviteter i den här datorn har registrerats.
Alla dina filer är krypterade.

Artikel 161 i Brottsbalken av Konungariket Sverige föreskriver en påföljd på fängelse från 5 till 11 år.
Du är också misstänkt för brott mot “Lagen oro upphovsrätt och närstående rättigheter fnedladdning av piratkopierad musik, video, olicensierad programvaror) samt användning och/ eller distribution av innehåll som skyddas av upphovsrätten. Det betyder att du år misstänkt för brott mot artikel 148 i Brottsbalken av Konungariket Sverige.
Artikel 148 i Brottsbalken av Konungariket Sverige föreskriver en påföljd på 150 till 550 dagsböter eller fängelse från 3 till 7 år.
Din dator användes för obehörig åtkomst till information som inte är tillgänglig för allmänheten och data av nationell betydelse på Internet.
Det kunde vara en medveten obehörig åtkomst med egennyttiga motiv eller en process som skedde utan din vetskap eller samtycke på grund av skadliga program på din dator. Således misstänks du för omedvetet brott mot artikel 215 i Brottsbalken av Konungariket Sverige (Lagen om slarvig och ovarsam användning av datorer/PC”).
Artikel 215 i Brottsbalken av Konungariket Sverige föreskriver en påföljd på upp till SEK 1.000.000 kronor och/eller fängelse från 5 och 8 år.
Analysen av information på din dator visar att den används för regelbundna massutskick av spam som kan vara medvetna och organiserade med egennyttiga motiv eller som skickats utan din vetskap eller samtycke på grund av skadliga program på din dator. De meddelandena skickar skadliga programvaror eller förbjudet pornografiskt material. Således är du anklagad (till utredningen) för omedvetet brott mot artikel 301 i Brottsbalken av Konungariket Sverige (Lagen om bekämpning av spam och skadliga programvaror (virus).
Artikel 301 i Brottsbalken av Konungariket Sverige föreskriver en påföljd på upp till SEK 2.500.000 kronor och fängelse i upp till 5 år.
Var uppmärksam på att dina personuppgifter och vistelseplats blev identifierade och du kan vara åtalad inom 96 timmar efter ett av nämnda brotten begicks. Ärendet kommer överlämnas till domstolen.
Enligt ändringarna i Brottsbalken av Konungariket Sverige från den iD juli 2013 och Deklarationen om de mänskliga rättigheterna kan dina handlingar anses omedvetna (om sådana brott begåtts för första gången) och du kommer inte åtalas. De hår villkorna ska uppfyllas om du betalar böter till staten (för att stödja projekt som gäller skydd av Internet cyberrymden).
Böterna skall betalas inom 48 timmar efter brott. Efter denna period börjar vi en 48-timmars automatisk insamling av information om dig och du kan vara åtalad. Du behöver betala SEK 1000 kronor i påföljd. Du får använda voucher PaySafeCard eller Ukash för betalningen.
Efter du betalar böterna och staten får pengarna, kommer din dator avblockeras inom 24 timmar.
Efter detta måste du eliminera alla förseelser som var förknippade med din dator inom 7 dagar. Annars blir datorn blockerad igen och du kommer åtalas (utan möjlighet att betala böter).
Var uppmärksam på att du måste ange giltiga voucherkoder vid betalning av böterna och att du inte ska få ersättning för de koderna du redan använt. Om du skriver in en fel voucherkod eller försöker avbryta betalningen kommer du också anklagas för bedrägeri (artikel 377 i Brottsbalken av Konungariket Sverige som föreskriver fängelse från 1 till 3 år) och du blir åtalad.

Cyber criminals often updated the design of this lock screen, however you should always keep in mind that no law enforcement agency (eg: FBI, Department of Justice, Royal Canadian Mounted Police or Police Central e-crime Unit) will never lock down your computer or web browser.

The “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” browser blocker is a scam, and you should ignore any alerts that this malicious software might generate.
Under no circumstance should you send a MoneyPak, Ukash or Paysafecard voucher to these cyber criminals, and if you have, you can should request a refund, stating that you are the victim of a computer virus and scam.

How to remove the “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” virus (Removal Guide)

This page is a comprehensive guide, which will remove the “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” infection from a Windows computer and an Apple Mac OS X machine. Please perform all the steps in the correct order. If you have any questions or doubt at any point, STOP and ask for our assistance.

How to Remove “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” virus from a Windows PC

STEP 1: Remove “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” browser hijacker from Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome
STEP 2: Remove “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free
STEP 3: Double-check for the “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” infection with HitmanPro

STEP 1: Remove “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” browser hijacker from Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome

  1. Open Task Manager by right-clicking the taskbar, and then clicking Start Task Manager. Alternatively to start the Windows Task Mager, you can press Ctrl+Alt+Del and click on Task Manager or simply press on Ctrl+Shift+Esc.
    [Image: Start Windows Task Manager]
  2. Click the Processes tab to see a list of all the processes that are currently running under your user account and a description of each process.
    [Image: Select the Process tab]
    To view all of the processes currently running on the computer, click Show processes from all users.
  3. Scroll through the list till you see your web browser’s process and left-click on it once so it becomes highlighted. Once you have selected the browser’s process, click on the End Process button as show in the picture below.
    If you are using this browser: End this process:
    Internet Explorer iexplore.exe
    Chrome chrome.exe
    Safari Safari.exe
    SeaMonkey seamonkey.exe
    Opera opera.exe
    Firefox firefox.exe

    [Image: Search for iexplorer.exe, firefox.exe or chrome.exe]

  4. When you click on the End Process button, Task Manager will ask you to confirm if you are sure you want to terminate it as shown in the image below.
    [Image: Kill the malicious process in Windows PC]
    At this point you should press the Yes button in order to kill the process.
  5. Your browser window should now be closed. The next time you open your browser, do not allow the browser to open the last opened page.

STEP 2: Remove “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free utilizes Malwarebytes powerful technology to detect and remove all traces of malware including worms, trojans, rootkits, rogues, dialers, spyware and more.

  1. You can download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free from the below link, then double-click on the icon named mbam-setup.exe to install this program.
    MALWAREBYTES ANTI-MALWARE DOWNLOAD LINK(This link will open a download page in a new window from where you can download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free)
  2. When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the setup process, then at the last screen click on the Finish button.
    [Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware final installation screen]
  3. On the Scanner tab, select Perform quick scan, and then click on the Scan button to start searching for “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” malicious files.
    [Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Quick Scan]
  4. Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” virus as shown below.
    [Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scanning for Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad ransomware
  5. When the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scan has finished, click on the Show Results button.
    [Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scan results]
  6. You will now be presented with a screen showing you the computer infections that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has detected. Make sure that everything is Checked (ticked), then click on the Remove Selected button.
    [Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malwar removing Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad virus]

STEP 3: Double-check for the “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” infection with HitmanPro

HitmanPro is a second opinion scanner, designed to rescue your computer from malware (viruses, trojans, rootkits, etc.) that have infected your computer despite all the security measures you have taken (such as anti virus software, firewalls, etc.).

  1. You can download HitmanPro from the below link:
    HITMANPRO DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will open a web page from where you can download HitmanPro)
  2. Double-click on the file named HitmanPro.exe (for 32-bit versions of Windows) or HitmanPro_x64.exe (for 64-bit versions of Windows). When the program starts you will be presented with the start screen as shown below.
    HitmanPro scanner Click on the Next button, to install HitmanPro on your computer.
    HitmanPro installation
  3. HitmanPro will now begin to scan your computer for “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” malicious files.
    HitmanPro detecting for Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad
  4. When it has finished it will display a list of all the malware that the program found as shown in the image below. Click on the Next button, to remove the “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” virus.
    HitmanPro scan results
  5. Click on the Activate free license button to begin the free 30 days trial, and remove all the malicious files from your computer.
    [Image: HitmanPro 30 days activation button]

Your computer should now be free of “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” infection. If your current anti-virus solution let this infection through, you may want to consider purchasing the PRO version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to protect against these types of threats in the future, and perform regular computer scans with HitmanPro.


How to Remove “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” virus from an Apple Mac OS X

For years, Windows users have been plagued by ransomware demanding several hundred dollars to unlock their computers.
The bad guys know there is a growing market of Apple consumers who, for the most part, feel pretty safe about browsing the Internet on a Mac without the need for any security product.
Cyber-criminals, well known for not re-inventing the wheel, have ‘ported’ the latest ransomware to OS X, not by using some complicated exploit but rather leveraging the browser and its ‘restore from crash’ feature. The “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” ransomware page is being pushed onto unsuspecting users browsing regular sites but in particular when searching for popular keywords.
To remove “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” from your Apple MAC OS X browser you can follow any of below options.

OPTION 1: Remove “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” malicious web page from Apple Mac OS X by resetting Safari to its default settings
OPTION 2: Remove “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” browser hijacker Apple Mac OS X virus using Force Quit for your browser

OPTION 1: Remove “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” malicious web page from Apple Mac OS X by resetting Safari to its default settings

To remove the “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” browser hijacker from Safari, we will need to reset your browser to its default settings.

  1. Click on the Safari menu and then choose Reset Safari
    [Image: Select Reset Safari from the menu]
  2. In the new windows, make sure all items are marked and click on the Reset button.
    [Image: Reset Safari to default settings]

You can also watch this video on how to reset Safari to its default settings:


OPTION 2: Remove “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” browser hijacker Apple Mac OS X virus using Force Quit for your browser

  1. Press Command + Option + Escape simultaneously. This will open the open the Force Quit Applications window.
    [Image: Press Command + Option + Escape to start Force Quit menu]
  2. Select Safari, Chrome, Firefox or any other browser in which your are seeing the “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” ransomware notification.
    [Image: Select Firefox, Chrome or Safari from Force Quit menu]
  3. Click the button that says “Force Quit“. This will forcefully end your browser program, thus removing the “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” browser hijacker.
    [Image: Click on the Force Quit button to remove Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad virus]
    If you cannot switch from the unresponsive app, press Command + Option + Shift + Esc for three seconds to force it to quit. This key combination tells OS X to force quit the frontmost app.

You can also watch this video on how to Force Quit a program on an Apple Mac OS X:

If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove “Viktigt! Din webbläsaren blev blockerad” virus from your Windows or Apple MAC OS X machine, please start a new thread in our Malware Removal Assistance forum.

How to Stay Safe Online

Here are 10 basic security tips to help you avoid malware and protect your device:

  1. Use a good antivirus and keep it up-to-date.

    Shield Guide

    It's essential to use a good quality antivirus and keep it up-to-date to stay ahead of the latest cyber threats. We are huge fans of Malwarebytes Premium and use it on all of our devices, including Windows and Mac computers as well as our mobile devices. Malwarebytes sits beside your traditional antivirus, filling in any gaps in its defenses, and providing extra protection against sneakier security threats.

  2. Keep software and operating systems up-to-date.

    updates-guide

    Keep your operating system and apps up to date. Whenever an update is released for your device, download and install it right away. These updates often include security fixes, vulnerability patches, and other necessary maintenance.

  3. Be careful when installing programs and apps.

    install guide

    Pay close attention to installation screens and license agreements when installing software. Custom or advanced installation options will often disclose any third-party software that is also being installed. Take great care in every stage of the process and make sure you know what it is you're agreeing to before you click "Next."

  4. Install an ad blocker.

    Ad Blocker

    Use a browser-based content blocker, like AdGuard. Content blockers help stop malicious ads, Trojans, phishing, and other undesirable content that an antivirus product alone may not stop.

  5. Be careful what you download.

    Trojan Horse

    A top goal of cybercriminals is to trick you into downloading malware—programs or apps that carry malware or try to steal information. This malware can be disguised as an app: anything from a popular game to something that checks traffic or the weather.

  6. Be alert for people trying to trick you.

    warning sign

    Whether it's your email, phone, messenger, or other applications, always be alert and on guard for someone trying to trick you into clicking on links or replying to messages. Remember that it's easy to spoof phone numbers, so a familiar name or number doesn't make messages more trustworthy.

  7. Back up your data.

    backup sign

    Back up your data frequently and check that your backup data can be restored. You can do this manually on an external HDD/USB stick, or automatically using backup software. This is also the best way to counter ransomware. Never connect the backup drive to a computer if you suspect that the computer is infected with malware.

  8. Choose strong passwords.

    lock sign

    Use strong and unique passwords for each of your accounts. Avoid using personal information or easily guessable words in your passwords. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your accounts whenever possible.

  9. Be careful where you click.

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    Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources. These could potentially contain malware or phishing scams.

  10. Don't use pirated software.

    Shady Guide

    Avoid using Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file-sharing programs, keygens, cracks, and other pirated software that can often compromise your data, privacy, or both.

To avoid potential dangers on the internet, it's important to follow these 10 basic safety rules. By doing so, you can protect yourself from many of the unpleasant surprises that can arise when using the web.

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