Remove MyRansom Ransomware and decrypt files

Simple process to delete MyRansom Ransomware

MyRansom Ransomware is another computer infection which belongs to the ransomware category and was discovered by GrujaRS. This nasty malware will encrypt all files without your permission and stores the private decryption key to a remote server. It will add its own malicious extension to the end of your file names so they look like regular files. After encrypting your files, this irritating malware also leave ransom note “README.TXT” on your system to demand extortion money.

Details about MyRansom Ransomware

The created text file contain ransom demanding message which states victims that MyRansom Ransomware has encrypted all types of files and can only be decrypted by using decryption software and private key. The cost of decryption tool is 1 Bitcoin. More details like how to use decryption key, BTC wallet address can only be received by writing them an email on the provided email address. Cyber criminals behind this are blackmailing their victims to pay money because all files are usually of great value to any user.

It is common that cyber criminals behind this malicious program are the only ones who have the right decryption software. Usually, there are no any third party tools available that could decrypt files encrypted by MyRansom Ransomware. Normal people could not find out these details and thus end up paying money to them which is why we suggest you not to pay money to hackers. If you will carefully read the ransom note then you will find that hackers are really not interested in unlocking your files.

Text presented in MyRansom Ransomware’s text file (“README.TXT”):

Your documents, photos, databases and other important files have been encrypted.

The only way to decrypt your files is to receive the private key and decryption program.

To receive the private key and decryption program, You have to deposit 1BTC to me.

For more information, Please contact [email protected]

Distribution of MyRansom Ransomware:

It is really a dangerous malware that uses several tricks to infiltrate into your system. It could deliver through spam email attachments and when you open such files, MyRansom Ransomware will hide into your system and encrypt your files. Besides this, this virus can also spread through bundled free third party programs, phishing sites, network file sharing sites, cracked software, illegal patches, social engineering and other methods.

Once your device is under malware attack, you will not be able to access any of your files. This notorious ransomware can also disable your antivirus and firewall security that will cripple your machine. So, you should be very careful while browsing internet or downloading any free or cracked software on your computer. Avoid visiting malicious, porn or torrent websites to stay safe online.

Should I trust on the cyber criminals?

It is strongly advised not to contact cyber criminals and pay money behind any ransomware. In most cases, it has been seen that users who pay money do not receive any decryption key and they often get scammed. Instead you should try to completely remove MyRansom Ransomware from your system to prevent it from encrypting any unencrypted files or causing further encryptions by using powerful anti-malware software and recover your files by using any backup you have. If backup files are not available, there are other methods through which you can recover your data. You can use the shadow file explorer or data recovery software to restore your encrypted files as well as data.

Remove MyRansom Ransomware:

Manual malware removal guide might be lengthy and a complicated process that requires advanced computer knowledge to perform malware removal process. If you are novice users, then you are advised to use some reputable antivirus tool like Spyhunter that has the capability to eliminate this ransomware as soon as possible from the system.

Threat summary

Name: MyRansom Ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Cryptovirus, Files locker

Short Description: The ransomware encrypts files on your computer system and demands a ransom to be paid to allegedly recover them.

Ransom demanding message: README.TXT

Ransom amount: 1 Bitcoin  

Email used: [email protected]

Distribution Method: Spam Emails, Email Attachments, torrent websites, malicious ads, cracked software, torrent files and many more.

Damage: All your files are locked and in order to recover it you need to pay ransom money to the cyber criminals. Other additional malware infections installed into your system along with ransomware.

Removal: Use Spyhunter to remove MyRansom Ransomware soon from the system. Once PC gets cleaned, recover your files using data recovery tool or software.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove MyRansom Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete MyRansom Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove MyRansom Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

For Windows XP and Windows 7 users: Boot the PC in “Safe Mode”. Click on “Start” option and continuously press on F8 during the start process until the “Windows Advanced Option” menu appears on the screen. Choose “Safe Mode with Networking” from the list.

Now, a windows homescreen appears on the desktop and work-station is now working on “Safe mode with networking”.

For Windows 8 Users: Go to the “Start Screen”. In the search results select settings, type “Advanced”. In the “General PC Settings” option, choose “Advanced startup” option. Again, click on the “Restart Now” option. The work-station boots to “Advanced Startup Option Menu”. Press on “Troubleshoot” and then “Advanced options” button.  In the “Advanced Option Screen”, press on “Startup Settings”. Again, click on “Restart” button. The work-station will now restart in to the “Startup Setting” screen. Next is to press F5 to boot in Safe Mode in Networking.

For Windows 10 Users: Press on Windows logo and on the “Power” icon. In the newly opened menu, choose “Restart” while continuously holding “Shift” button on the keyboard. In the new open “Choose an option” window, click on “Troubleshoot” and then on the “Advanced Options”. Select “Startup Settings” and press on “Restart”. In the next window, click on “F5” button on the key-board.

Step 2: Delete MyRansom Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with MyRansom Ransomware. Open the browser and download a legitimate anti-malware tool. Do a full System scanning. Remove all the malicious detected entries.

In case if you cannot start the PC in “Safe Mode with Networking”, Try using “System Restore”

• During the “Startup”, continuously press on F8 key until the “Advanced Option” menu appears. From the list, choose “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” and then press “Enter”

• In the new opened command prompt, enter “cd restore” and then press “Enter”.

• Type: rstrui.exe and Press “ENTER”

• Click “Next” on the new windows

• Choose any of the “Restore Points” and click on “Next”. (This step will restore the work-station to its earlier time and date prior to MyRansom Ransomware infiltration in the PC.

• In the newly opened windows, press on “Yes”.

Once your PC gets restored to its previous date and time, download the recommended anti-malware tool and perform a deep scanning in order to remove MyRansom Ransomware files if they left in the work-station.

In order to restore the each (separate) file by this ransomware, use “Windows Previous Version” feature. This method is effective when “System Restore Function” is enabled in the work-station.

Important Note: Some variants of MyRansom Ransomware delete the “Shadow Volume Copies” as well hence this feature may not work all the time and is applicable for selective computers only.

How to Restore Individual Encrypted File:

In order to restore a single file, right click on it and go to “Properties”. Select “Previous Version” tab. Select a “Restore Point” and click on “Restore” option.

In order to access the files encrypted by MyRansom Ransomware, you can also try using “Shadow Explorer”. In order to get more information on this application, press here.

Important: Data Encryption Ransomware are highly dangerous and it is always better that you take precautions to avoid its attack on your work-station. It is advised to use a powerful anti-malware tool in order to get protection in real-time. With this help of “SpyHunter”, “group policy objects” are implanted in the registries in order to block harmful infections like MyRansom Ransomware.

Also, In Windows 10, you get a very unique feature called “Fall Creators Update” that offer “Controlled Folder Access” feature in order to block any kind of encryption to the files. With the help of this feature, any files stored in the locations such as “Documents”, “Pictures”, “Music”, “Videos”, “Favorites” and “Desktop” folders are safe by default.

It is very important that you install this “Windows 10 Fall Creators Update” in your PC to protect your important files and data from ransomware encryption. The more information on how to get this update and add an additional protection form rnasomware attack has been discussed here.

How to Recover the Files Encrypted by MyRansom Ransomware?

Till now, you would have understood that what had happed to your personal files that got encrypted and how you can remove the scripts and payloads associated with MyRansom Ransomware in order to protect your personal files that has not been damaged or encrypted until now. In order to retrieve the locked files, the depth information related to “System Restore” and “Shadow Volume Copies” has already been discussed earlier. However, in case if you are still unable to access the encrypted files then you can try using a data recovery tool.

Use of Data Recovery Tool

This step is for all those victims who have already tries all the above mentioned process but didn’t find any solution. Also it is important that you are able to access the PC and can install any software. The data recovery tool works on the basis of System scanning and recovery algorithm. It searches the System partitions in order to locate the original files which were deleted, corrupted or damaged by the malware. Remember that you must not re-install the Windows OS otherwise the “previous” copies will get deleted permanently. You have to clean the work-station at first and remove MyRansom Ransomware infection. Leave the locked files as it is and follow the steps mentioned below.

Step1: Download the software in the work-station by clicking on the “Download” button below.

Step2: Execute the installer by clicking on downloaded files.

Step3: A license agreement page appears on the screen. Click on “Accept” to agree with its terms and use. Follow the on-screen instruction as mentioned and click on “Finish” button.

Step4: Once the installation gets completed, the program gets executed automatically. In the newly opened interface, select the file types that you want to recover and click on “Next”.

Step5: You can select the “Drives” on which you want the software to run and execute the recovery process. Next is to click on the “Scan” button.

Step6: Based on drive you select for scanning, the restore process begins. The whole process may take time depending on the volume of the selected drive and number of files. Once the process gets completed, a data explorer appears on the screen with preview of that data that is to be recovered. Select the files that you want to restore.

Step7. Next is to locate the location where you want to saver the recovered files.