How to remove M.0.A.B. Ransomware and recover encrypted files

Complete tips to delete M.0.A.B. Ransomware and restore files

M.0.A.B. Ransomware is a virus that encodes all stored files, making them inaccessible until a ransom fee is paid. The ransom payment message is displayed under a pop-up window. It states the users require submitting $200 in Bitcoin in order to get a decryption key/ password that can decrypt the files. For further queries, they are urged to contact the crooks behind the ransomware via [email protected] email address.

 In usual cases with ransomware infection, the affected files are marked with the name of the virus as extension. However, the M.0.A.B. Ransomware virus does not rename the encrypted files. It leaves the original filenames. But, they are encrypted and can’t be accessible without using a unique key/ code through which the encryption is being made. Obviously, the crooks are the only people who have the idea about that unique combination of characters through which the files can be decoded.

Many people think following the ransom payment instruction is the last option they have. However, this is not so. There are at least more than two options as files recovery alternative available for you, out of which two of them will provide free files recovery –we will discuss on separate sub-topic about how to recover the files. At the moment, paying/contacting to the crooks is worthless. Also, it is quite risky as there is a chance of getting scammed – the crooks may receive the money and provide no decryption passwords.

 How to recover encrypted files?

As you understand from the discussion above, the files decryption requires certain unique code/ password that the crooks behind the M.0.A.B. Ransomware’s developers have. And that, the crooks are not trustworthy people to whom you can trust and pay the demanded sum and wait for them that they will provide the decryption tool in return. There is a major chance of getting scammed. Instead of this, think of some alternatives. The possible files recovery option available for is to use existing backup. Shadow Copies, if available – are other files recovery option for you.

If you want an instant files recovery, you can refer any third party data recovery tools. These tools claim to recover corrupted, damaged, deleted, altered, missing and virus infected files to the system. You will find complete step-wise for the data recovery just below the post. Before you proceed, we want you to know the very important thing and it is that the files recovery process should be launched only after successfully performing M.0.A.B. Ransomware removal. If the virus is running on the system when you performing the files recovery process, it will interfere and will not make you recover the files.

How did M.0.A.B. Ransomware infiltrate my computer?

Ransomware and other malicious malware are often distributed via Trojans, phishing emails, and unreliable sources to download software, files, software updaters and unofficial software activation tools. Trojans are malicious programs designed to install payload of other malicious malware. Phishing emails send malware through malicious files or links. Examples of files that the crooks attach to their emails are Microsoft Office, PDF Documents, JavaScript files, archive files like ZIP, RAR and executable files. The recipients install malicious software when they execute malicious files received via the emails.

Furthermore, the malware can be installed through untrustworthy downloading sources such as p2p networks, free file hosting sites, third party downloaders/installers and etc. They spread malware by presenting it as legit software. Third party software updaters infect systems by exploit bugs/ flaws of outdated software or by directly downloading malware instead of providing updates. Unofficial activation tools cause system infections by supposedly bypassing activation keys for paid software.

Full text presented in M.0.A.B. Ransomware’s ransom note:

ACCESS DENIED!

REJECTED PORT: 8081

IP ADDRESS:

Your files can only be retrieved by entering the

correct password. Dont Worry This Isnt

Permanent. Well Maybe. Its Up To You. If your

files are important ti you we can Unlock Your

Files For $200.00 In order to get the password

please send a mail And Ask for The Bitcoin

Addres to [email protected]

Enter password:          DeCrypt

How to prevent ransomware infection?

Software and files should always be downloaded from official websites and direct links. It is not safe to use any of the aforementioned untrustworthy downloading channels. These channels are malicious. The OS and all installed apps should have to be updated using the tools/functions provided by official software developers’ tools/ functions.  It is important to note that third party tools are malicious and are not legal to use for software update/ activation. Further, for any received email attachment, if the source of the email is unknown do not open it. These attachments are the ones that often cause system infections.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove M.0.A.B. Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete M.0.A.B. Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove M.0.A.B. 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 M.0.A.B. Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with M.0.A.B. 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 M.0.A.B. 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 M.0.A.B. 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 M.0.A.B. 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 M.0.A.B. 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 M.0.A.B. 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 M.0.A.B. 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 M.0.A.B. 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 M.0.A.B. 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.