Il computer è stato BLOCCATO Scam

What is Il computer è stato BLOCCATO?

"Il computer è stato BLOCCATO" is a fake pop-up error message displayed by a deceptive website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that infiltrate systems without permission (the "bundling" method).

In addition to issuing unwanted redirects, PUPs deliver intrusive advertisements and continually record various user-system information.

The "Il computer è stato BLOCCATO" error message states that the computer is infected, personal information (banking details, logins/passwords, so on so forth) is at risk, and that the malware must be removed immediately. Victims are encouraged to contact "technical support" via a telephone number ("06 94 80 86 61") provided.

They then supposedly receive help in resolving this issue. "Il computer è stato BLOCCATO" message is in Italian and thus it is safe to assume that criminals target users from Italy. Be aware, however, that the "Il computer è stato BLOCCATO" error is fake. Cyber criminals attempt to scare and trick users into calling technical support and paying for services that are not required.

Therefore, ignore this error - it can be removed simply by closing the web browser. Most PUPs deliver coupon, banner, pop-up, and other similar intrusive ads. These often conceal underlying website content, significantly diminishing the browsing experience.

In addition, they can lead to other malicious websites - clicking them can result in high-risk adware or malware infections. PUPs also record IP addresses, URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, and other similar information that might be personally identifiable.

This collected data is later shared with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who generate revenue by misusing private information. The presence of information-tracking apps can thus lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	"Il computer è stato BLOCCATO" virus
Threat Type	Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus
Symptoms	Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers.
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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There are many scams virtually identical to "Il computer è stato BLOCCATO" including Windows 10 Technical Support, You Have A ZEUS Virus, and Windows Health Is Critical. 

These are just some examples from many. All state that the system is infected, missing files, or damaged in other similar ways, however, as with Il computer è stato BLOCCATO, these errors are also designed only to trick users into paying for services that are not required.

They should be ignored. PUPs also have an identical purpose: to generate revenue for the developers. Most of these apps offer a range of 'useful features', however, PUPs are useless for regular users, since they merely cause redirects, display advertisements, and continually monitor browsing activity.

How did adware install on my computer?

As mentioned above, PUPs are distributed using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". Developers hide all bundled programs within the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings of the download/installation processes. Users often rush these processes and skip steps. In doing so, they expose their systems to risk of various infections and compromise their privacy.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

PUPs are distributed using the "bundling" method. Therefore, never rush the download or installation processes. Carefully analyze each step using the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings. Furthermore, decline offers to download/install additional applications. Never install bundled software.

Text presented within "Il computer è stato BLOCCATO" scam:

Attenzione avviso di sicurezza!:
Il computer è stato BLOCCATO virus

Fehler # DW6VB36.

Gentile utente, ti avvisiamo che il tuo PC è stato infettato da virus e spyware e sono a rischio le seguenti informazioni:

login di posta elettronica
- dati di carta di credito e home banking
- login di facebook
- foto e documenti salvati sul PC

Contatta immediatamente il nostro servizio tecnico al seguente numero telefonico 06 94 80 86 61

i nostri tecnici ti guideranno telefonicamente nel processo di rimozione.

Non ignorare questo avviso di sicurezza, chiudendo questa pagina l'accesso al tuo computer verrà bloccato per prevenire ulteriori danni alla rete internet.

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Quick menu:

• What is Il computer è stato BLOCCATO?
• STEP 1. Uninstall deceptive applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove rogue extensions from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove potentially unwanted plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove rogue extension from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for any suspicious/recently-installed applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove adware from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the "il computer è stato bloccato" virus, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the "il computer è stato bloccato" virus, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with "il computer è stato bloccato" virus removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the "il computer è stato bloccato" virus, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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