Fake Ransomware | Petya & WannaCry Imitations

Fake Ransomware, Petya & WannaCry Imitations:
Every successful ransomware attack is followed by many more pathetic imitation attempts aimed at exploiting unsuspecting users. Watch out for these wannabe threats. Don't pay the ransom! Even if you see a ransom window/message, there is a good chance that your data is unaffected.

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[pcsecuritychannel]

[Flashing lights Warning] Turns out Fake Ransomware can still give you a seizure.

[fuss]

Did someone smack the Petya skull on the side of the head?

[mineranimator]

0:50 When you try your best but you dont succed...

[spongechair]

That Fake Petya Ransomware didn't even try to look convincing.

[ivanklochkov]

Sometimes you can even get a browser tab which automatically becomes full screen and tells you “your computer is disabled” on behalf of Microsoft. That’s also kinda fake ransomware that demands you to call a “toll-free” number (which may turn out surprisingly expensive in your phone bill, and that’s not the only trouble you can get — especially if you follow instructions given by “tech support” and give access to your PC).

Don’t fall into panic. Move the mouse pointer up and you’ll see there’s an “X” button appearing, click it to exit the full screen mode; alternatively you can use ESC key, press and hold for a couple of seconds. Once you quit the full screen mode you’ll be able to close the fraudulent tab.

[GaryBeltz]

I would get the Petya or the other one that encrypts your MBR and try to make it so that if someone steals your computer and tries to enter a password etc that it would encrypt the data but I would change the message to say "You are attempting to use a computer that has been reported stolen. GPS tracking has been activated and the police have been called. You have 48 hours to return the computer to its rightful owner. Failure to do so will format the hard drive and cause a power surge to render the computer useless." During the 48 hours I would have this high pitched screeching sound come out of the speakers and have the screen rapidly flashing different patterns and colors.

[elijasonn]

one time when i reinstalled windows i gotten a "ransomware" thingy but my files were not encrypted and i panicked because i didnt really knew how ransomware works until i started watching videos about them.

[isabelagatewood]

Leo continues his quest: to discover the hidden treasures of the deep web known as ransomware. His voice is filled with enthusiasm as he examines every quirk and code of the malware!

[guystern]

Can you make another Webroot review? Your last Webroot review was 4 years ago and many new versions came out.

[santhoshannamalai]

Thanks for the update, Leo. I just remembered that Halloween special screenlocker, you just created before.

[Adam-inwv]

you should get superf4 to see if it will close some the of desktop locks

[EricGTM]

you can put the download link? or the script? pls

[Ze_eT]

Guess the new WannaBe Ransomware is on the loose

[steve]

on another note ... at the end of some of your videos you show the SKYLINE OF MIDTOWN MANHATTAN ... that was recorded by a BLIMP like 2 to 3 years ago ..

[CaveyMoth]

Reminds me of games that mess with your system like Undertale and Sonic.exe

[macskaj]

so the petya ransomware is not touching anything on any pc?

[AngelCastillo]

Where i can download that fake ransomwares?

[pnyx]

Can i get the link to that ransomware so i can mess with scammers

[adamrizkymubarak]

Looks like WannaCry smack the Petya skull

[DeadSimple]

I have questions this is fake virus and can after pety virus come back on the window.