Remove Secure Boot Violation Scam from PC

Proper guide to delete Secure Boot Violation Scam

Secure Boot Violation Scam is described as fake error message shown by screen-locking malicious software. It is mainly designed by group of hackers in order to prevent user to use their device by locking its screen. Further, this scam is not an exception as it claims that Windows operating system has been blocked due to some security reasons. In order to prevent damage to the device, users are advised to enter their serial key to restore access.

Additionally, it has been observed that this screenlocker proliferate into the system under the disguise of “Driver Update” which is described as an application that contain large amount of data of Windows drivers which is used to detect outdated drivers and update them. Once users open the installation setups and click on the “install” button the screenlocker is activated and proceed to lock the computer screen. Such message states that an issue has been detected and it has been “shut down” to prevent damage to the device.

This has happened due to unauthorized changes made to the device. In order to do so, it displays a pop-up which states that Microsoft Windows Activation key has been expired and users need to call on the provided number in order to receive new key. You may know that it is merely a scam that is mainly designed to trick users into calling fraudulent support line number. However, financial loss is one of the threats posed by such scams. Cyber criminal behind this screenlocker users will not regain access to their device and can instead suffer additional issues.

As mentioned above that it is technical support scam that tries to trick user into paying large amount of money. These scams typically targets user’s personal information such as emails, banking accounts, credit card details and so on. By becoming victims of this kind of scam users might experience lots of problems relating to privacy issues, monetary loss and even identity theft. Therefore, in one way or another Secure Boot Violation Scam should be removed immediately.

Text presented in the locked screen:

Secure Boot Violation

 

A problem has been detected and Windows has been shutdown to prevent damage to your computer.The system found unauthorized changes done on your firmwire, operating system or UEFI drivers. Please enter your Systems Key to run the device or enter directly to BIOS setup if there is no other boot devices installed.

 

Serial Key [Submit]

 

If you continue to see this error message after inserting your serial key then do the following,
Visit your nearest windows authorized service center.
Contact your system administrator.
For online assistance contact windows authorized service desk on 1(855)-913-9111(Tollfree)

 

Error code Oxc004e016

 

© Microsoft Corporation 2019

How did malware infect computer?

Spam campaigns infect the PC by various malicious attachments like torrent files, exe files, Microsoft Office Document, archive files and so on. If you will open such types of attached files then the lots of infection gets enter into your system without having permission. These viruses are often infecting Windows based operating s system. Despite this, this kind of malware also infiltrate through Trojans, untrustworthy software downloading sources, fake software updates, illegal activation tools and other methods. So, you are advised to be very careful while downloading and installing any program especially freeware. Use only official websites and direct links for any software download.

Remove Secure Boot Violation Scam

To keep computer safe and secure from more issues then you are highly advised to remove Secure Boot Violation Scam as soon as possible. Here is given below easy removal steps that will help you to delete this virus easily and permanently from your infected machine.

Short description

Name: Secure Boot Violation Scam

Type: Screenlocker, Ransomware, Crypto Virus, Phishing, Scam, Social Engineering, Fraud

Fake Claim: Windows has been locked to prevent damage to the device.

Disguise: Scam message is disguised as an alert from Microsoft.

Symptoms: Cannot open files stored on your computer, a deceptive message is displayed on your desktop.

Distribution methods: Infected email attachments (macros), torrent websites, malicious ads, harmful links, pirated or cracked software and many other tricks.

Damage: Device screen is locked. Additional password-stealing Trojans and malware infections can be installed together with a screenlocker/ransomware infection.

Removal: Both automatic as well as manual malware removal guidelines have been described below under this article.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Important Note: This malware asks you to enable the web browser notifications. So, before you go the manual removal process, execute these steps.

Google Chrome (PC)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the Menu button
• Select “Settings”. Scroll the mouse downward to choose “Advanced” option
• Go to “Privacy and Security” section by scrolling downward and then select “Content settings” and then “Notification” option
• Find each suspicious URLs and click on three dots on the right side and choose “Block” or “Remove” option

Google Chrome (Android)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the menu button and then click on “Settings”
• Scroll down further to click on “site settings” and then press on “notifications” option
• In the newly opened window, choose each suspicious URLs one by one
• In the permission section, select “notification” and “Off” the toggle button

Mozilla Firefox

• On the right corner of the screen, you will notice three dots which is the “Menu” button
• Select “Options” and choose “Privacy and Security” in the toolbar present in the left side of the screen
• Slowly scroll down and go to “Permission” section then choose “Settings” option next to “Notifications”
• In the newly opened window, select all the suspicious URLs. Click on the drop-down menu and select “Block”

Internet Explorer

• In the Internet Explorer window, select the Gear button present on the right corner
• Choose “Internet Options”
• Select “Privacy” tab and then “Settings” under the “Pop-up Blocker” section
• Select all the suspicious URLs one by one and click on the “Remove” option

Microsoft Edge

• Open the Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots on the right corner of the screen to open the menu
• Scroll down and select “Settings”
• Scroll down further to choose “view advanced settings”
• In the “Website Permission” option, click on “Manage” option
• Click on switch under every suspicious URL

Safari (Mac):

• On the upper right side corner, click on “Safari” and then select “Preferences”
• Go to “website” tab and then choose “Notification” section on the left pane
• Search for the suspicious URLs and choose “Deny” option for each one of them

Manual Steps to Remove Secure Boot Violation Scam:

Remove the related items of Secure Boot Violation Scam using Control-Panel

Windows 7 Users

Click “Start” (the windows logo at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen), select “Control Panel”. Locate the “Programs” and then followed by clicking on “Uninstall Program”

Windows XP Users

Click “Start” and then choose “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”. Search and click on “Add or Remove Program’ option

Windows 10 and 8 Users:

Go to the lower left corner of the screen and right-click. In the “Quick Access” menu, choose “Control Panel”. In the newly opened window, choose “Program and Features”

Mac OSX Users

Click on “Finder” option. Choose “Application” in the newly opened screen. In the “Application” folder, drag the app to “Trash”. Right click on the Trash icon and then click on “Empty Trash”.

In the uninstall programs window, search for the PUAs. Choose all the unwanted and suspicious entries and click on “Uninstall” or “Remove”.

After you uninstall all the potentially unwanted program causing Secure Boot Violation Scam issues, scan your computer with an anti-malware tool for any remaining PUPs and PUAs or possible malware infection. To scan the PC, use the recommended the anti-malware tool.

How to Remove Adware (Secure Boot Violation Scam) from Internet Browsers

Delete malicious add-ons and extensions from IE

Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of Internet Explorer. Select “Manage Add-ons”. Search for any recently installed plug-ins or add-ons and click on “Remove”.

Additional Option

If you still face issues related to Secure Boot Violation Scam removal, you can reset the Internet Explorer to its default setting.

Windows XP users: Press on “Start” and click “Run”. In the newly opened window, type “inetcpl.cpl” and click on the “Advanced” tab and then press on “Reset”.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users: Press the Windows logo, type inetcpl.cpl in the start search box and press enter. In the newly opened window, click on the “Advanced Tab” followed by “Reset” button.

For Windows 8 Users: Open IE and click on the “gear” icon. Choose “Internet Options”

Select the “Advanced” tab in the newly opened window

Press on “Reset” option

You have to press on the “Reset” button again to confirm that you really want to reset the IE

Remove Doubtful and Harmful Extension from Google Chrome

Go to menu of Google Chrome by pressing on three vertical dots and select on “More tools” and then “Extensions”. You can search for all the recently installed add-ons and remove all of them.

Optional Method

If the problems related to Secure Boot Violation Scam still persists or you face any issue in removing, then it is advised that your reset the Google Chrome browse settings. Go to three dotted points at the top right corner and choose “Settings”. Scroll down bottom and click on “Advanced”.

At the bottom, notice the “Reset” option and click on it.

In the next opened window, confirm that you want to reset the Google Chrome settings by click on the “Reset” button.

Remove Secure Boot Violation Scam plugins (including all other doubtful plug-ins) from Firefox Mozilla

Open the Firefox menu and select “Add-ons”. Click “Extensions”. Select all the recently installed browser plug-ins.

Optional Method

If you face problems in Secure Boot Violation Scam removal then you have the option to rese the settings of Mozilla Firefox.

Open the browser (Mozilla Firefox) and click on the “menu” and then click on “Help”.

Choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the newly opened pop-up window, click “Refresh Firefox” button

The next step is to confirm that really want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to its default by clicking on “Refresh Firefox” button.

Remove Malicious Extension from Safari

Open the Safari and go to its “Menu” and select “Preferences”.

Click on the “Extension” and select all the recently installed “Extensions” and then click on “Uninstall”.

Optional Method

Open the “Safari” and go menu. In the drop-down menu, choose “Clear History and Website Data”.

In the newly opened window, select “All History” and then press on “Clear History” option.

Delete Secure Boot Violation Scam (malicious add-ons) from Microsoft Edge

Open Microsoft Edge and go to three horizontal dot icons at the top right corner of the browser. Select all the recently installed extensions and right click on the mouse to “uninstall”

Optional Method

Open the browser (Microsoft Edge) and select “Settings”

Next steps is to click on “Choose what to clear” button

Click on “show more” and then select everything and then press on “Clear” button.

Conclusion

In most cases, the PUPs and adware gets inside the marked PC through unsafe freeware downloads. It is advised that you should only choose developers website only while downloading any kind of free applications. Choose custom or advanced installation process so that you can trace the additional PUPs listed for installation along with the main program.