Ransomware is designed to block the targeted computer from any internet access unless they pay a fee through SMS. Once a machine is infected, a message is posted in Russian (see image above) demanding a ransom under the guise of activating the uFast Download Manager application. Below is an example of the ransomware virus:
Internet access is blocked due to violation of the
license agreement schedules of uFast Download Manager
You must activate your copy
Get a registration code by sending an SMS with the following
code fw0004199 to number 7122
In response you will receive an activation message
http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=4996
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