How to remove .mpal file virus

Tips for .mpal file virus removal

Mpal or otherwise called .mpal file virus is a malicious malware from STOP/DJVU ransomware family. It operates by encrypting stored files and demanding ransom payment for the decryption. During the encryption process, it appends the filenames of the encrypted files using .mpal extension. For example, a file named 1.jpg becomes 1.jpg.mpal. Following to this, the ransomware creates _readme.txt file and drops it on each folder containing encrypted files.

The message on the _readme.txt file states that the files have been encrypted and that the victims now have to contact to the crooks behind .mpal file virus if they want the data back. As per the note, the contact is necessary to get the unique decryption tool that these people have. They demand $980 in Bitcoin for the exchange of this tool. However, for those users, who establish the contact to them within 3 days or 7 hours, they are ready to provide 50% discount on the price of the decrpytor. Also, they are ready to provide free decryption service- the users can attach 1 encrypted file having less than 1 MB size and contain no valuable information. At the end, the message contains warnings to the users that if they use any third party tools or rename the filenames of the encrypted files, the data will be permanently deleted.

Nevertheless, you should never pay/contact to the crooks under any circumstances. These people will never provide you the decryption tool even if you fulfil all their demands. In other word, if you pay, you will be scammed. Therefore, you should use some data recovery alternatives and ignore the ransom demanding instructions. The safest option is to remove .mpal file virus and recover the files using existing backup. The malware removal is necessary to prevent further files encryption. Also, it is believed that the .mpal file virus leads the AZORult Trojan intrusion-a type of infection that can conduct crucial damages to the installed apps and operating system, bring other malicious malware and gather the stored personal info as well as sensitive details. Thus, to prevent the issues any big, you should not delay in .mpal file virus removal.

Once the malware is removed, the files recovery would be an easy task for you, especially when you have an existing backup. The main problem is that, most of users do not have such backups. In such a case, where there is a doubt whether Volume Shadow Copy is available or not –since this backup cloud from OS may be deleted by the threat in the process of making  the decryption harder, the only option left for you is to use data recovery tools. Nowadays, such tools are designed with special functionality added and so you can anticipate of the data recovery using them.

Text presented on .mpal file virus’s created ransom note:

ATTENTION!

Don’t worry, you can return all your files!

All your files like photos, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.

The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.

This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.

What guarantees you have?

You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.

But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.

You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:

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Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.

Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that’s price for you is $490.

Please note that you’ll never restore your data without payment.

Check your e-mail “Spam” or “Junk” folder if you don’t get answer more than 6 hours.

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How did ransomware infect my computer?

Ransomware viruses are most commonly distributed via using scam email campaigns, third party downloaders, P2p networks, free file hosting sites and other untrustworthy channels, fake updating tools and software cracks. 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. Untrustworthy downloading channels download malware by presenting it as legit software. Fake software updaters infect systems by exploiting bugs, flaws of already installed 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?

Avoid opening any Irrelevant attachments or the emails having unknown senders’ addresses. Use only official websites and direct links for any software download/installation.  For any software updating/activation as well, it is recommended to use those functions or tools that are offered from official software developers.  At last but not the least, do not hesitate in investing money on any antivirus tool. Such tools prevent any malicious executables from being launched, check for updated required for the installed apps and software time to time, block malicious ads and phishing sites online and remove any malicious malware before their full control over the device.

Threat Summary

Type:  Ramsomware, Cryptovirus, File locker

Extension use: .mpals

Ransom note: _readme.txt

Cybercriminals’ contact:  [email protected], [email protected]

Symptoms: Files cannot be opened, the previously functional files appear with different extension name and a ransom note appear asking for ransom payment demands for the data decryption

Distribution: Spam emails, software cracks and updating tools

Removal: Use some reputable antivirus tool to automatically remove .mpal file virus from the system

Files recovery: Use existing backup for the data restoration. If you do not have such tools, use data recovery tool provided below the post. Such tools are designed nowadays with special functionality added and so you can anticipate of the data recovery using them

Remove .mpal file virus

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

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Step 1: Remove .mpal file virus through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete .mpal file virus using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove .mpal file virus 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 .mpal file virus using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with .mpal file virus. 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 .mpal file virus 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 .mpal file virus 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 .mpal file virus 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 .mpal file virus, 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 .mpal file virus.

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 .mpal file virus?

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 .mpal file virus 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 .mpal file virus 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.