Remove Certpolice.info Scam, How to Get Rid of Browser Locker Virus

Certpolice.info Basic Introduction

Certpolice.info is not a genuine website that may be used by cyber criminals to trigger destructive activities on a user’s computer and then benefit from victim. According to recent security reports, Certpolice.info has been recognized as one form of ransomware or a browser locker virus, primarily affecting user’s installed web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome apparently. Once being installed, the infection may first attach itself to a user’s web browser and then lock it preventing user from closing any of tabs. Afterwards, Certpolice.inf virus may forcibly restrict the access to Windows that it infects and display bogus notification on affected browsers, claiming that the computer has been locked due to user’s illegal activities such as downloading copyrighted material, pirated software, etc.

To release locked computer or restricted web browser, Certpolice.info virus may threaten users into paying a sum of money through anonymous online payment system. Tricky as Certpolice.info virus is, it may always embezzle the name of a law enforcement agency to increase its authenticity. However, the truth is, even though you have paid for the scam, Certpolice.info would not go away from your computer as it promised. It is an advanced hack tool used by malware disturbers to perform money extortion as well as other harmful behaviors. Suppose Certpolice.info virus cannot be removed timely from computer, it may slow down the performance of Windows via taking up high computing resources. What’s worse, Certpolice.info virus may open ports of system vulnerabilities to third parties and thus potential drop and install additional computer malware on compromised machine to do further harm. As a result, it is urgent to get rid of Certpolice.info virus to avoid unexpected damage or loss.

Basic Attributes of Certpolice.info Scam

1.    Certpolice.info may sneak into a targeted machine without any permission or knowge.
2.    Certpolice.info may restrict the access to affected Windows, and hijack web browser to display bogus notification on the screen.
3.    Certpolice.info may demand users into paying non-existent fine in order for the restriction to be removed.
4.    Certpolice.info may drop and install additional malware such as worm, keylogger, and rogue on compromised machine for further harm.
5.    Certpolice.info may open a backdoor for remote hackers, allowing them to access targeted machine without authorization.

How to Remove Certpolice.info Virus Effectively

Similar as other ransomware such as CryptoWall Decrypter threat, Certpolice.info infection can always bypass the auto removal by antivirus software program by forcibly blocking it from running or accessing Internet. Even though you have updated to the latest virus database in your antivirus, it may still have a very low chance to get rid of Certpolice.info virus completely. In this case, you may consider the helpful manual approach to completely clean up all its components for good.

1.    Safe Mode with Networking

Method for Windows XP, 7 and Vista:

• Restart PC.
• Constantly tapping F8 key before Windows is launched.
• Use the arrow keys to highlight the “Safe Mode with Networking” option and then press ENTER.

Method for Windows 8:

• Press Ctrl+Alt+Del while the PC is starting up, then Press Shift key and click ‘shut down’ icon. After that, click restart and go to the ‘Choose An Option’ screen.
• Choose ‘Troubleshoot’> ‘Advance Options’> ‘Startup settings’>‘Restart’
• Then choose ‘Enable Safe Mode with Networking’

2.    Show hidden files of Certpolice.info scam.

• Click on the Start button and then on Control Panel
• Click on the Appearance and Personalization and go to Folder Options.
• Click on the View tab in the Folder Options window
• Choose the Show hidden files, folders, and drives under the Hidden files and folders category. Select OK at the bottom of the Folder Options window.

3.    Open Windows Task Manager and stop the running process of Certpolice.info virus.

4.    Navigate to hard disk and remove all its files.

%AllUsersProfile%\random.exe
%Temp%\random.exe
%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\.dll HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Random “.exe”

5.    Open Registry Editor and clean up all its registry entries.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Random
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\run\Random.exe

Manual removal is a complex and hazardous process that may cause irreparable man-made damage to your computer. So, this removal job is only suggested for those advanced PC users, because any mistake of removing critical files and registry entries will lead to your computer crash terribly. If you cannot get rid of Certpolice.info virus on your own, you are welcome to ask help from VimaTech Certified 24/7 online experts to resolve your problem completely in a short time.