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CIBS POL. Virus

Also Known As: Bundesamt für Polizei Ransomware
Damage level: Severe

What is CIBS POL.?

CIBS POL. (Bundesamt für Polizei) screen lock is a scam created by Cyber criminals, targeting PC users from Switzerland. This security infection is termed 'ransomware'. These infections lock users' screens and demand payment of a bogus fine for supposedly committing law violations.

This particular message is derived from the Reveton family and targets PC users predominantly from Switzerland. The deceptive screen locking message reports that this action was taken to prevent illegal activities such as watching pornography, downloading copyrighted material, etc.

In fact, the Swiss authority, CIBS POL. (Bundesamt für Polizei), has no connection with this message - it is a scam created by cyber criminals. This deceptive message is designed to trick PC users into paying a 100 Euro fine, which is sent to criminals behind the scam.

CIBS POL virus

Do not pay this fine - you will lose your money and your PC will remain locked. The graphics within this ransomware are employed to make the message appear authentic. No authorities around the world use screen lockers such as these to collect fines for law violations.

The best practice to protect your PC from these ransomware infections is to use legitimate antivirus and anti-spyware programs.

CIBS POL. (Bundesamt für Polizei) screen lock is a localized version of a Reventon ransomware infection. PC users from the USA see the deceptive message as being delivered from the FBI and translated into English. Localized translations and graphics (corresponding to local authorities) are employed to make these ransomware infections appear authentic.

Notice that some ransomware infections targeting PC users from Switzerland exploit the name of SUISA (the Cooperative Society of Music Authors and Publishers in Switzerland). Do not be fooled by this message or pay the fine. To remove this scam from your PC, use the removal guide provided.

A fake message displayed by the CIBS POL. (Bundesamt für Polizei) scam:

Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft Confederation Suisse Confederazione Svizzera Confederaziun Szizra
Bundesamt für Polizei.
Die Funktion ihres Computers wurde aufgrund unerlaubter Internethandlungen außer Kraft gesetzt. Im Folgenden werden mögliche verstöße aufgelistet, die von Ihnen begangen werden konnten:
Artikel 274- urheberrechte Eine Geldstrafe oder Freiheitsstrafe von bis zu 4 Jahren. iDie Benutzung oder Verbreitung von Daten, die urheberrechtich geschützt sind - Fi.me, Software) Artikel 283 - Pornografie Eine Ge dstrafe oder Freiheitsstrafe von bis zu 2 Jahren. (Die Benutzung oder Verbreitung von pornonafischen Daten) Artikel 184 - Kinderpornografie (bis 18 Jahre) Eine Freiheitsstrafe von bis zu 15 Jahren (Die Benutzung oder Verbreitung von pornografischen Daten) Artikel 104- Terrorismusförderung Eine Freheitsstrafe von bis zu 25 Jahren. (Sie haben Seiten von Terrororganisationen besucht; Artikel 297- Fahrlässige Computernutzung mit schwerwiegenden Konsequenzen Eine Geldstrafe oder Freiheitsstrafe von bis zu 2 Jahren (ihr Computer ist von enem virus infiziert; welcher bereits andere Computer infiziert hat) Artikel 108 - Glücksspiel Eine Geldstrafe oder Freiheitsstrafe von bis zu 2 Jahren. (Sie nahmen am Glücksspiel teil, jedoch ist dies entsprechend der Gesetzgebung ihres Landes verboten) In Bezug auf den Regierungsentscheid vom 22 August können alle versteße bei einer Geldbuße a s bedingt angesehen werden. Die Summe der Geldbuße beträgt 100 Euro. Die Bezahlung muss innerhalb von 48 Stunden nach Kundgabe des verstoßes entrichtet werden. wenn die strafe nicht entrichtet wird, wird automatisch ein Strafverfahren gegen Sie eingeleitet.
Nach Bezahlung der Geldstrafe wird ihr Computer eraspera.

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Quick menu:

CIBS POL. (Bundesamt für Polizei) scam removal:

Step 1

Start your computer in Safe Mode. Click Start, click Shut Down, click Restart, click OK. During your computer starting process press the F8 key on your keyboard multiple times until you see the Windows Advanced Option menu, then select Safe Mode with Networking from the list.

Safe Mode with Networking

Video showing how to start Windows 7 in "Safe Mode with Networking":

Step 2

Log in to the account infected with the CIBS POL. (Bundesamt für Polizei) scam. Start your Internet browser and download a legitimate anti-spyware program. Update the anti-spyware software and start a full system scan. Remove all the entries detected.


After completing these steps your computer should be clean. Reboot your computer in Normal Mode.

Cannot boot in Safe Mode with Networking? (CIBS POL. - Bundesamt für Polizei virus is blocking Safe Mode with Networking)

Video showing how to remove ransomware virus using "Safe Mode with Command Prompt" and "System Restore":

1. During your computer starting process, press the F8 key on your keyboard multiple times until the Windows Advanced Options menu appears, and then select Safe Mode with Command Prompt from the list and press ENTER.

Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Command Prompt

2. When Command Prompt Mode loads, enter the following line: cd restore and press ENTER.

system restore using command prompt type cd restore

3. Next, type this line: rstrui.exe and press ENTER.

system restore using command prompt rstrui.exe

4. In the opened window, click "Next".

restore system files and settings

5. Select one of the available restore points and click "Next" (this will restore your computer system to an earlier time and date, prior to the ransomware infiltrating your PC).

select a restore point

6. In the opened window, click "Yes".

run system restore

7. After restoring your computer to a previous date, download and scan your PC with recommended malware removal software to eliminate any remnants of CIBS POL. (Bundesamt für Polizei) virus.

Other tools known to remove CIBS POL. (Bundesamt für Polizei) scam:

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Malware activity

Global malware activity level today:

Medium threat activity

Increased attack rate of infections detected within the last 24 hours.

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