FBI holds my MB for randsom

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Was looking at some soft porn when all of sudden a pop up appears and says that the FBI has taken control of my MB until I pay a randsom. I know it's a scam but how do I unlock it?
 
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Hi,
Try this in terminal
killall Google\ Chrome or killall 'Google Chrome'
I managed to get my MB working using the Safari shut down but am a little nervous about that "FBI" scam still being on my computer. Should I still do the "kill all Goggle/Chrome"? Is there a worthwhile software ie. "Cleanup my Mac" or Mac Keeper" or are they a waste of time an money?
 
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a little nervous about that "FBI" scam still being on my computer
if you where able to boot, you should be ok. You should not be using an Admin Account for Day to Day use, if you are make a new Admin account with a very secure password, then change your Account to Standard. System Preferences > Users and Accounts.

Should I still do the "kill all Goggle/Chrome"
Yes, it won't hurt to do that. I would stick to using Safari unless you have a pressing need for Chrome. It's faster and more secure.

"Cleanup my Mac" or Mac Keeper"
NO, NO, NO... these are more trouble than they are worth.
 

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make sure you are logged out of the admin account before you try to change it over to standard type in system preferences in the new admin account if you go down that road.
 
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