How to Remove Mkp ransomware and Decrypt Locked Data

Effective methods to delete Mkp ransomware

Mkp ransomware is a new variant of the Makop ransomware that is mainly designed to makes the files completely unusable by encrypting them and demands ransom for the decryption tool to decrypt or access them. Like as other ransomware, it uses the cryptographic algorithms to encrypt all personal and system files. Once done, it renames the encrypted files by using victim’s ID, cyber criminals’ email address, original filename and appending the “.mkp” extension.

Just after finishing the locking process, it creates text files “+README-WARNING+.txt” and dropped in all encrypted files and folders. The ransom note text inform victims that all their files has been encrypted and can only be decryption by using private decryption key which can be purchased from its developers. To get the decryption tool, victims must contact the criminals via [email protected] and [email protected].

Moreover, they also offer to send one encrypted files which do not contain any valuable information like as database, documents, backups and so on and the total size of such file must be less than 1 MB. They promised sending files will send back after decryption. The note ends with warning messages where users are informed that if they attempt to decrypt files by using some third party software or renames them might causes permanent data loss.

Should victims pay ransom money?

According to the malware security expert, it is highly recommended not to pay money to the criminals because there is no any proof that they will send decryption tool after received the ransom money. It is common that users who pay money to them got scammed. In this way, victims can lose both their files and money as well. So, we are highly advice never think to contact hackers and pay any money to them.

Methods to recover encrypted files from Mkp ransomware:

We know that your all files are very important for you but paying money to hackers is very bad idea because it does not provide any positive results. So, there is only one way available to restore data for free by using a backup of the encrypted files. In case, backup is not found or corrupted then you can use reputable recover software available on the internet to retrieve data. Before using them you are advised to remove Mkp ransomware to prevent it from encrypting more files by using automatic removal tool.

Intrusion tactics of Mkp ransomware:

Ransomware (malware included) mostly attack your PC through email spam campaigns. It is the term used to define the act of sending scam emails on a large scale by disguising this email as official, important, urgent or similar. These messages have infectious files as attachments attached to or linked inside into various formats like as executables, PDF documents, archives and so on. Once opened, they start download/installation of malware. Thus, it is advised not to open suspicious and irrelevant emails especially any attachments or links present in dubious messages.

Text presented in this message:

::: Greetings :::

 

Little FAQ:

 

.1.
Q: Whats Happen?
A: Your files have been encrypted. The file structure was not damaged, we did everything possible so that this could not happen.

 

.2.
Q: How to recover files?
A: If you wish to decrypt your files you will need to pay us.

 

.3.
Q: What about guarantees?
A: Its just a business. We absolutely do not care about you and your deals, except getting benefits. If we do not do our work and liabilities – nobody will cooperate with us. Its not in our interests.
To check the ability of returning files, you can send to us any 2 files with SIMPLE extensions(jpg,xls,doc, etc… not databases!) and low sizes(max 1 mb), we will decrypt them and send back to you. That is our guarantee.

 

.4.
Q: How to contact with you?
A: You can write us to our mailboxes: [email protected] or [email protected]

 

.5.
Q: How will the decryption process proceed after payment?
A: After payment we will send to you our scanner-decoder program and detailed instructions for use. With this program you will be able to decrypt all your encrypted files.

 

.6.
Q: If I don’t want to pay bad people like you?
A: If you will not cooperate with our service – for us, its does not matter. But you will lose your time and data, cause only we have the private key. In practice – time is much more valuable than money.

 

:::BEWARE:::
DON’T try to change encrypted files by yourself!
If you will try to use any third party software for restoring your data or antivirus solutions – please make a backup for all encrypted files!
Any changes in encrypted files may entail damage of the private key and, as result, the loss all data.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove Mkp ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete Mkp ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Mkp 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 Mkp ransomware using “System Restore”

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