{"id":10226,"date":"2013-07-18T09:02:02","date_gmt":"2013-07-18T09:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=10226"},"modified":"2014-10-02T05:33:53","modified_gmt":"2014-10-02T05:33:53","slug":"your-browser-has-been-locked-fbi-mac-os-x","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/your-browser-has-been-locked-fbi-mac-os-x\/","title":{"rendered":"Remove &#8220;Your browser has been locked&#8221; from Apple Mac OS X"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If your Apple Mac OS X browser is locked, and you are seeing a &#8220;<strong>Your browser has been blocked <\/strong>&#8221; notification from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Australian Federal Police or any other law enforcement agency, then your Safari web browser has been hijacked.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10231\" title=\"Your browser has been locked FBI MAC OS X\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Your-browser-has-been-locked-FBI-MAC-OS-X.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Your browser has been locked FBI MAC OS X]\" width=\"818\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Your-browser-has-been-locked-FBI-MAC-OS-X.jpg 818w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Your-browser-has-been-locked-FBI-MAC-OS-X-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><br \/>\nFor years, Windows users have been plagued by ransomware demanding several hundred dollars to unlock their computers.<br \/>\nThe 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.<br \/>\nCyber-criminals, well known for not re-inventing the wheel, have \u2018ported\u2019 the latest ransomware to OS X, not by using some complicated exploit but rather leveraging the browser and its \u2018restore from crash\u2019 feature.<br \/>\nThe &#8220;Your browser has been locked&#8221; ransomware page is being pushed onto unsuspecting users browsing regular sites but in particular when searching for popular keywords.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1954896281\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>The &#8220;Your browser has been locked&#8221; MoneyPak virus will display a <strong>bogus notification<\/strong>\u00a0that pretends to be from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and states that your computer has been blocked due to it being involved with the distribution of pornographic material, SPAM and copyrighted content.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>&#8220;Your browser has been locked&#8221; virus will hijack your Safari browser<\/strong>, so whenever you&#8217;ll open this program, it will display instead a lock screen asking you to pay <strong>a non-existing fine of \u00a0$300<\/strong>\u00a0in the form of a MoneyPak voucher.<br \/>\nA quick look at the address bar shows an interesting URL: fbi.gov.id657546456-3999456674.k8381 . com, the bad guys are clearly trying to fool users.<br \/>\nIf you choose to ignore the message &#8220;Your browser has been locked&#8221; Mac OS X, you cannot get rid of the page, as you will see this notification:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2202257334\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p>Your web browser has been locked.<br \/>\nAll PC data will be detained and criminal procedures will be initiated against you if the fine will not be paid.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Furthermore, to make this alert seem more authentic, <strong>this virus also has the ability to access your installed webcam<\/strong>, so that the bogus &#8220;Your browser has been locked&#8221; notification shows what is happening in the room.<\/p>\n<p>If your computer is infected with the &#8220;Your browser has been locked&#8221; MoneyPak virus, then you will see the following Safari web page:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10230\" title=\"Your browser has been locked Apple Safari\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Your-browser-has-been-locked-Apple-Safari.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Your browser has been locked Apple Safari]\" width=\"768\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Your-browser-has-been-locked-Apple-Safari.jpg 768w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Your-browser-has-been-locked-Apple-Safari-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><br \/>\nThe message displayed by the threat can be localized depending on the user\u2019s location, with text written in the appropriate language.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>HE FBI FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION CYBER DEPARTMENT<\/p>\n<p>All activities of this computer have been recorded<br \/>\nAll your files are encrypted. Don&#8217;t try to unlock your computer!<br \/>\nYour browser has been locked due at least one of the reasons specified below.<\/p>\n<p>You have been subjected to violation of Copyright and Related Rights Law (Video, Music, Software) and illegally using or distributing copyrighted contents, thus infringing Article 1, Section 8, Clause 8, also known as the Copyright of the Criminal Code of United States of America. Article 1, Section 8, Cause 8of the Criminal Code provides for a fine of two to five hundred minimal wages or a deprivation of liberty for two to eight years.<br \/>\nYou have been viewing or distributing prohibited Pornographic content (Child Porno photos and etc were found on your computer). Thus violating article 202 of the Criminal Code of United States of America, Article 202 of the Criminal Code provides for a deprivation of liberty for four to twelve years.<br \/>\nIllegal access has been initiated from your PC with ought your knowledge or consent, your PC may be infected by malware, thus you are violating the law on Neglectful Use of Personal Computer. Articles 210 of the Criminal Code provides for a fine up to $100,000 and\/or deprivation of liberty for four to nine years. Pursuant to the amendment of Criminal Code of United States of America of May 28, 2011, this law infringement (if it is not repeated &#8211; first time) may be considered as conditional in case you pay the fine of the States.<br \/>\nTo unlock your computer and to avoid other legal consequences, you are obligated to pay a release fee of $300. Payable through GreenDot MoneyPak (you have to purchase MoneyPak card. load it with $300 and enter the code). You can buy the code at any shop or gas station. MoneyPak is available at the stores nationwide.<br \/>\nWhen you pay the fine, your browser will be unblocked in 3 to 12 hours after the money is put into the States&#8217;s account. Please note: Fine may only be paid within 12 hours. As soon as 12 hours elapse, the possibility to pay the fine expires. All PC data will be detained and criminal procedures will be initiated against you if the fine is not paid.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The <strong>&#8220;Your browser has been locked&#8221; Safari lock screen is a scam<\/strong>, and you should ignore any alerts that this malicious software might generate.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1633412777\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Under no circumstance should you send any MoneyPak code to these cyber criminals, and if you have, you can \u00a0should request a refund, stating that you are the victim of a computer virus and scam.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad2611272072\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">&#8220;Your browser has been locked&#8221; Apple Mac OS X &#8211; Virus Removal Guide<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This page is a comprehensive guide, which will remove the &#8220;Your browser has been locked&#8221; Mac OS X infection from your your computer. Please perform all the steps in the correct order. If you have any questions or doubt at any point,\u00a0<strong>STOP<\/strong> and ask for our assistance.<br \/>\n<a href=\"#reset-browser\"><strong>OPTION 1<\/strong>: Remove Your browser has been lockedmalicious web page from Apple Mac OS X by resetting Safari to its default settings<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#force-quit\"><strong>OPTION 2<\/strong>: Remove Your browser has been lockedbrowser hijacker Apple Mac OS X virus using Force Quit for your browser<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#disable-java\"><strong>OPTION 3<\/strong>: Remove Your browser has been lockedmalicious web page from Apple Mac OS X by disabling Javascript<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"reset-browser\">OPTION 1: Remove Your browser has been lockedmalicious web page from Apple Mac OS X by resetting Safari to its default settings<\/h3>\n<p>To remove the Your browser has been lockedbrowser hijacker from Safari, we will need to reset your browser to its default settings.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad890750873\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Click on the <strong>Safari menu<\/strong> and then choose <strong>Reset Safari<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10223\" title=\"Select Reset Safari from the menu\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Reset-Safari.png\" alt=\"[Image: Select Reset Safari from the menu]\" width=\"389\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Reset-Safari.png 389w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Reset-Safari-300x215.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>In the new windows, make sure all items are marked and click on the <strong>Reset<\/strong> button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10224\" title=\"Reset Safari to default settings\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Reset-Safari-to-default-settings.png\" alt=\"[Image: Reset Safari to default settings]\" width=\"450\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Reset-Safari-to-default-settings.png 450w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Reset-Safari-to-default-settings-300x264.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"force-quit\">OPTION 2: Remove Your browser has been lockedbrowser hijacker Apple Mac OS X virus using Force Quit for your browser<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Press <strong>Command<\/strong> + <strong>Option<\/strong> + <strong>Escape<\/strong> simultaneously. This will open the open the <strong>Force Quit<\/strong> Applications window.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14664\" title=\"Press Command + Option + Escape to start Force Quit menu\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Force-Quit-an-Application-in-Mac-OS-X-Step-1.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Press Command + Option + Escape to start Force Quit menu]\" width=\"844\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Force-Quit-an-Application-in-Mac-OS-X-Step-1.jpg 844w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Force-Quit-an-Application-in-Mac-OS-X-Step-1-300x141.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select Safari, Chrome, Firefox or any other browser in which your are seeing the Your browser has been lockedransomware notification.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14665\" title=\"Select Firefox, Chrome or Safari from Force Quit menu\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Force-Quit-an-Application-in-Mac-OS-X-Step-2.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Select Firefox, Chrome or Safari from Force Quit menu]\" width=\"346\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Force-Quit-an-Application-in-Mac-OS-X-Step-2.jpg 346w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Force-Quit-an-Application-in-Mac-OS-X-Step-2-300x254.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click the button that says &#8220;<strong>Force Quit<\/strong>&#8220;. This will forcefully end your browser program, thus removing the Your browser has been lockedbrowser hijacker.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14666\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Force-Quit-an-Application-in-Mac-OS-X-Step-3.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Click on the Force Quit button to remove Your browser has been lockedvirus]\" width=\"350\" height=\"289\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Force-Quit-an-Application-in-Mac-OS-X-Step-3.jpg 350w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Force-Quit-an-Application-in-Mac-OS-X-Step-3-300x247.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><br \/>\nIf you cannot switch from the unresponsive app, press <strong>Command<\/strong> + <strong>Option<\/strong> + <strong>Shift<\/strong> + <strong>Esc<\/strong> for <strong>three seconds<\/strong> to force it to quit. This key combination tells OS X to force quit the frontmost app.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"disable-java\">OPTION 3: Remove Your browser has been lockedmalicious web page from Apple Mac OS X by disabling Javascript<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Click on <strong>Safari<\/strong> in your browser menu, located at the top of your screen. When the drop-down menu appears, select the choice labeled <strong>Preferences<\/strong>&#8230;<br \/>\nPlease note that you can use the following keyboard shortcut in lieu of the aforementioned menu item: COMMAND (APPLE) + COMMA<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27468\" title=\"Select Preferences from the Safari menu\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/disable-java-1.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Select Preferences from the Safari menu]\" width=\"252\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/disable-java-1.jpg 252w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/disable-java-1-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Safari&#8217;s Preferences dialog should now be displayed, overlaying your browser window. Click on the tab labeled <strong>Security<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27469\" title=\"Select Security from the Safari menu\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/disable-java-2.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Select Security from the Safari menu]\" width=\"559\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/disable-java-2.jpg 559w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/disable-java-2-300x229.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Safari Security Preferences should now be displayed. In the third section from the top, labeled <em>Web content<\/em>, is an option titled <strong>Enable JavaScript<\/strong>. By default, this option is checked and therefore active. To disable JavaScript, simply uncheck the appropriate box. Then you should be able to close Your browser has been lockedand browser away.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27470\" title=\"Disable Javascript in Safari\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/disable-java-3.jpg\" alt=\"[Image: Disable Javascript in Safari]\" width=\"535\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/disable-java-3.jpg 535w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/disable-java-3-300x239.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><br \/>\nOnce you have closed Gov.adultpoliceweb.com, <strong>you can enable Javascript<\/strong> again in Safari.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To protect your Apple Mac OS X from future infections, we recommend that you download\u00a0and install <a href=\"http:\/\/send.onenetworkdirect.net\/z\/36459\/CD175391\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>avast! Free Antivirus for Mac<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your Apple Mac OS X browser is locked, and you are seeing a &#8220;Your browser has been blocked &#8221; notification from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Australian Federal Police or any other law enforcement &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Remove &#8220;Your browser has been locked&#8221; from Apple Mac OS X\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/your-browser-has-been-locked-fbi-mac-os-x\/#more-10226\" aria-label=\"Read more about Remove &#8220;Your browser has been locked&#8221; from Apple Mac OS X\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10229,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2727],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10226","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ransomware","masonry-post","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10226","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10226"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10226\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10229"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10226"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10226"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10226"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}