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Ransomware-like tech support scam locks screen, labels Windows product key as invalid

Malwarebytes has found screen lockers that claim a users Windows license has expired. A tech support number is provided, and a fake Microsoft technician is happy to help so long as the victim pays to have their computer unlocked. The scammer refused to reveal more without being paid the $250 fee to unlock the PC. Malwarebyte said it is a bogus Windows update screen, but the average user would not know that. The following hardcoded values, g6r-qrp6-h2 can be entered as the product key.”]

Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3071721/ransomware-like-tech-support-scam-locks-screen-labels-windows-product-key-as-invalid.html

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