How to remove MaMoCrypter Ransomware

Tips for MaMoCrypter Ransomware removal

MaMoCrypter Ransomware is a huge risk computer infection that operates by encrypting stored files and demanding ransom payment for the decryption tools/software. During encryption process, it appends the filenames of the encrypted files using .MaMoCrypter extension. For example, a file named 1.jpg becomes 1.jpg.MaMoCrypter. Following to this, the ransomware creates a .txt file and drops it on each folder containing encrypted files.

The text message presented on this file states that that the files stored have been encrypted and that the victims now have to establish a contact to the crooks behind it if they want the data back. According to it, these people have the unique decryption tool that helps in getting back the encrypted files. Unfortunately, this is true. Typically, ransomware type infections do encryption process using some strong cipher algorithm that allows the crooks behind them to create unique decryption key associated with each victim individually. These people store all such keys on some remote server and then ask for ransom payment for the exchange of it. Despite paying, users receive no decryption tool in general. In other word, these crooks scam the users and once the payment is done, disappear leaving the victims without their files. You should, therefore, use some data recovery alternatives and must ignore the ransom payment instructions.

The safest option is to remove MaMoCrypter Ransomware and recover the files using existing backup. The malware removal is necessary to prevent it from further files encryption. Its removal also avoid more severe risks, including the huge risk of stored personal and sensitive data stolen, malicious malware injection and system/software damages and permanent system crashes or freezes due to longer presence of the malware and its continuous malicious activities by running on the background. In order to prevent such issues, immediately remove MaMoCrypter Ransomware from the device. Once the ransomware removal is done, you have various options for the data recovery that include:

• Existing backup: Any external backup devices for the data encrypted would be an option for the data recovery for you. However, this device should not be in connected during the encryption process and the ransomware attack.
• Volume Shadow Copy: This is a free backup cloud created by OS for short time. In the case of ransomware infection, all other internal backups than are deleted. This option available for is also a rare thing to happen as many ransomware delete this option by running PowerShell command
• Data recovery tools: If you have both previous options not available, the only data recovery option till the official decryption tool for MaMoCrypter Ransomware is created by security experts is data recovery tool. Nowadays, such tools are designed with special functionality added and so you can anticipate of the data recovery using these tools.

How did ransomware infect my computer?

Ransomware viruses are most commonly distributed using Spam campaigns, Trojans, dubious software download channels, fake software updates and unofficial software activation tools. In scam email campaigns, cyber criminals send various emails that contain attachments or web links, if opened- the attached/downloaded files infect computers with malware. Trojans are malicious programs that cause additional installation of malware. Third party downloaders, free file hosting websites, p2p networks, and etc spread malware by presenting it as legit software. Fake software updaters infect systems by exploiting bugs/flaws of outdated software or directly download malware instead of providing any software updates. Cracking tools infect the devices by supposedly providing activation for paid software.

How to protect yourself from ransomware infections?

You should be attentive when receiving any emails –at least analyze their senders’ addresses whether these are legit or not. You should not open any emails sent from any suspicious senders. Also, try not to click on any irrelevant attachments –typically spam emails lead malware infection after this is done. Further, you should not use any untrustworthy downloading channels as mentioned in the previous subsection. Always rely on official websites and direct links for any software download. During software updates/activations, you should give the most priority to the developers’ tools/functions and must beware about fake updaters and software cracks. For betterment, you should use some reputable antivirus tool that provides adequate protection to the device.

Remove MaMoCrypter Ransomware

Manual malware removal guide is provided below in step by step manner. Follow it so that you will not find any trouble during removal process. You can use some reputable antivirus tool to automatically remove MaMoCrypter Ransomware from the device.

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

Step 2: Delete MaMoCrypter Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove MaMoCrypter 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 MaMoCrypter Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with MaMoCrypter 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 MaMoCrypter 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 MaMoCrypter 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 MaMoCrypter 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 MaMoCrypter 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 MaMoCrypter 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 MaMoCrypter 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 MaMoCrypter 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 MaMoCrypter 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.