Buma Stemra Virus

What is Buma Stemra?

The Buma Stemra message blocks computer users' screens, demanding payment of a 100 Euro fine for allegedly downloading copyrighted music files. This is a scam, a message created by cyber criminals that has no connection with the legitimate organization called Buma Stemra.

Fake messages such as these, which exploit the names of various authorities and organizations, are called ransomware infections. The main purpose of creating these messages is to trick unsuspecting PC users into paying bogus fines - money which is sent to cyber criminals.

This particular ransomware infection targets PC users from the Netherlands, exploits the name of Buma Stemra, and originates from a family of rogue screen lockers called Gimemo.

This ransomware family is known to exploit the names of various organizations related to music copyright services in various countries (commonly, ransomware infections exploit the names of local authorities).

Other known screen lockers targeting PC users from the Netherlands exploit the names of Politie Korps Landelijke and Politie Eenheid Voor De Bestrijding Cybercrime in order to add authenticity and scare unsuspecting users into paying the bogus fines. If you see a message from Buma Stemra blocking your screen, your PC is infected - do not pay, since this is a scam.

Buma Stemra is one of many organizations whose names are exploited by cyber criminals in order to extort money from unsuspecting PC users. These ransomware infections are often distributed using various Trojans and drive-by downloads. PC users should be especially careful when downloading software updates and video codecs from the Internet.

To remain safe, only download from legitimate sources. Another common infiltration method used by Buma Stemra and other viruses is via security vulnerabilities detected on PCs. To mitigate this risk, protect your PC by keeping your operating system and installed software updated. If your PC is already infected with this scam, use the removal guide provided to eliminate it.

A fake message displayed by the Buma Stemra virus:

Buma Stemra

Illegaal ge downloade muziek stukken ("door piraterij verkregen") zijn gelegen op de computer. Met je clownloaden de liedjes zijn gekopieerd, zodat kan ook een strafbaar feit onder § 106 van cue Auteurswet.
Het downloaden van auteursrechtelijk beschermde liedjes via het internet of om muziek te delen netwerk is illegaal en is in overeenstemming met 5100 van de Copyright A. m. een geldboete of een gevangenisstraf van een boete van maximaal 3 jaar. Bovendien kan de eigendom in de zin van 511* paragraaf 3 van het Wetboek van Strafrecht strafbaar feit en ook leiden tot de inbeslagname van de computer, vmarmee de bestanden zijn gedownload.

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Quick menu:

• What is Buma Stemra?
• STEP 1. "Buma Stemra" virus removal using safe mode with networking.
• STEP 2. "Buma Stemra" ransomware removal using System Restore.

Buma Stemra virus 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.

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

Step 2

Log in to the account infected with the Buma Stemra virus. Start your Internet browser and download a legitimate anti-spyware program. Update the anti-spyware software and start a full system scan. Remove all entries detected.

If you cannot start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking, try performing a System Restore.

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.

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

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

4. In the opened window click "Next".

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

6. In the opened window click "Yes".

7. After restoring your computer to a previous date, download and scan your PC with recommended malware removal software to eliminate any remnants of Buma Stemra virus.

If you cannot start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking (or with Command Prompt), boot your computer using a rescue disk. Some variants of ransomware disable Safe Mode, making its removal complicated. For this step, you need access to another computer.

After removing the Buma Stemra virus from your PC, restart your computer and scan it with legitimate antispyware software to remove any possible remnants of this security infection.

Other tools known to remove the Buma Stemra virus:

• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

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