2 entries found.
Constructor:Win32/Adslock.A
Updated on Jun 03, 2014
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
Constructor:Win32/Adslock.A is a malicious tool used to generate a file detected as Ransom:Win32/Adslock.A.
Alert level:
severe
Ransom:Win32/Adslock.A
Updated on Jun 08, 2017
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
This threat stops you from loading Windows and displays a full-screen message, commonly called a "lock screen". If this threat asks you to pay a fee or fine, do not pay it. The message is a fraud.
It tries to scare you into paying a fine to unlock your PC.
Windows 10 protects you from ransomware. Read more:
Windows 10 Creators Update provides next-gen ransomware protection
You can read more about this type of threat on our ransomware page.
Alert level:
severe