Media Authority Virus Removal Guide

Media Authority Virus is a deceitful ransomware infection which may jeopardize the security of operating Windows systems. In fact, the clandestine threat is specifically targeted at Windows users who live in Australia and whose computers are not shielded by reliable security tools which could delete malware before it causes any harm. Just like the recently discovered GARDA Virus and Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d’information Virus, this malignant ransomware is active due to the malicious Trojan which must have entered the PC without your knowledge. Note that such infamous ransomware Trojans as Reveton, Flimrans or Urausy can access the system through bundled downloads, misleading advertisements, other security backdoors, and hide against detection and removal. Once the threat activates the ransomware, you will notice that access to the desktop has been locked and a strange notification has corrupted the entire screen. This is high time to have Media Authority Virus deleted.

There are plenty of alias names related to the malicious ransomware infection which is dangerous to the careless Windows users, including Australian Communications and Media Authority Virus (or ACMA Virus) and AFP Crime Commission Virus. This infection is meant to fool you into thinking that the Australian law enforcement agencies have discovered malignant activity performed from your personal computer. Please see an excerpt from the screen-locking alert which you may face:

ATTENTION!
Your computer has been blocked up for reasons listed below.
You are accused of viewing/storage and/or dissemination of banned pornography (child pornography/ zoophilia/ rape etc.) You have violated World Declaration on non-proliferation of child pornography. You are accused of committing the crime envisaged by Article 161 of Commonwealth of Australia criminal law.

You should pay no attention to this information because it was created to fool you into paying the bogus fine of 100 AUD through Ukash. Save your money for the authentic Windows security software which could remove Media Authority Virus without wasting time. We recommend using SpyHunter because it is up-to-date with all of the latest computer threats, including malicious ransomware. Of course, if you are not experienced with threats which can remove administrative privileges, it may seem impossible to have authentic security software installed onto the locked PC. Follow the instructions below to install a reliable spyware remover onto the PC.

Remove Media Authority Virus

Remove from Windows 8:

1. Tap the Windows key on the keyboard to access the Metro UI start screen.
2. Open the Charm bar (move the cursor to the bottom-right corner) and click Settings.
3. Select Change PC Settings -> General -> Advanced Startup.
4. Click Start Now and select Troubleshoot.
5. Go to Advanced Options -> Startup Settings -> Restart.
6. Select the F5 to reboot the PC into Safe Mode with Networking.
7. Launch the browser and go to http://www.411-spyware.com/download-sph .
8. Download and install the automatic spyware removal tool SpyHunter.

Remove from Windows Vista or Windows 7:

1. Restart the computer and wait for BIOS to load.
2. Immediately start tapping the F8 key to access the Advanced Boot Options menu.
3. Using arrow keys select Safe Mode with Networking and tap Enter.
4. Download an automatic spyware detection and removal application SpyHunter.
5. Immediately install the tool, scan the system and remove detected infections.

Remove from Windows XP:

1. Restart the PC, wait for BIOS screen to disappear and start tapping F8.
2. Use arrow keys to select Safe Mode with Networking and tap Enter.
3. When the Desktop alert shows up – click YES.
4. Launch the browser and download the spyware remover SpyHunter.
5. Open the Start menu, launch RUN, enter msconfig and click OK.
6. In the System Configuration Utility click the Startup tab.
7. Select Disable All and click OK.
8. Restart the PC in a normal manner.
9. Immediately install the spyware remover to have malicious programs deleted.