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Ransom:Win32/Urausy.E
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This threat locks your PC and displays a full-screen message, commonly called a "lock screen".
It pretends to be from the FBI or a national police force and tries to scare you into paying a fine to unlock your PC.
See the Technical information tab for examples of the lock screen.
Typically, this threat gets on your PC when you visit a hacked webpage.
You can read more about this type on malware at the Ransom:Win32/Urausy family description or on our ransomware page.
Microsoft doesn’t recommend youpay the fine. There is no guarantee that paying the ransom will give you access to your files.
If you've already paid, see our ransomware page for help on what to do now.
Run antivirus or antimalware software
Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find other, hidden malware.
Advanced troubleshooting
To restore your PC, you might need to download and run Windows Defender Offline. See our advanced troubleshooting page for more help.
Get more help
You can also visit our advanced troubleshooting page or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
If you’re using Windows XP, see our Windows XP end of support page.
