CashU Virus
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is CashU?
The CashU virus is a computer infection which locks the user's screen and demands payment of a ransom using CashU services in order to unlock it. This type security threat is called a ransomware virus and this particular version targets PC users from the Middle East.
When infected with the CashU virus, computer users observe a deceptive message blocking their desktop and ordering payment of the fine for allegedly watching pornography or using pirated software, video, and music files. The statements made in these messages are false.
These screen-locking messages are designed by cyber criminals in the hope that unsuspecting PC users will fall for their trickery and pay the bogus fine. The amounts vary from $100 to $300, but note that paying these fines is equivalent to sending your money to cyber criminals.
As seen in the screenshot below, cyber criminals target Qatar, Palestine, Jordan, and Abu Dhabi. The CashU virus is distributed using 'exploit kits', which target any detected security vulnerabilities within users' computers in order to inject the malicious code of the screen-locking messages.
Computer users from the Middle East should be aware that no legitimate authorities or organizations use screen-locking messages to collect fines for any law violations. If you see a message on your computer asking to pay a fine using CashU, your PC is infected with a virus.
The CashU virus is proliferated using infected email messages, malicious websites, and drive-by downloads. Cyber criminals exploit the names of various local authorities from the Middle East and use CashU to collect bogus fines. Note that CashU is a legitimate payment service provider and in no way connected to cyber criminal activity.
The best way to protect your computer from such ransomware viruses is by using legitimate antivirus and anti-spyware software. Another security measure, which greatly reduces the risk of malware infiltration, is to keep any installed software (such as Flash, Java, etc.) up-to-date. The following is a list of targeted countries and associated removal guides:
Qatar - State of Qatar Ministry of Interior CashU Virus
Palestine - Palestinian Civil Police Force CashU Virus
Jordan - Jordan Public Security Directorate CashU Virus
Lebanese - Lebanese Internal Security Forces CashU Virus
Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi Police GHQ CashU Virus
If your computer is infected with the CashU virus, do not pay any fines. Use the removal guide provided to eliminate this scam from your computer.
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- What is CashU?
- STEP 1. "CashU" virus removal using safe mode with networking.
- STEP 2. "CashU" ransomware removal using System Restore.
CashU 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 CashU 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 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 the CashU virus.
Other tools known to remove the CashU virus:
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