How to remove Mpmp ransomware and recover encrypted files

Easy steps to delete Mpmp ransomware

Mpmp ransomware is a huge risk ransomware infection and belongs to VoidCrypt ransomware family. Like other ransomware viruses of this family, it encrypts stored files and renames them. Also, it drops a ransom note and provides an instruction how to allegedly recover encrypted files. The files encrypted by this malware will receive .mmp extension, plus victims’ ID and crooks’ email address attached to them. For example, a file named “1.jpg” to “1.jpg.[[email protected]][YL03P8OKRI1D2XU].mpmp”, “2.jpg” to “2.jpg.[[email protected]][YL03P8OKRI1D2XU].mpmp”, and so on. Rightly after the files encryption process is done, the ransomware drops “!INFO.HTA” (the ransom note) on each folder containing encrypted files.

The ransom note states that the stored files have been encrypted with strong cipher algorithm. So, a unique decryption tool/ key are needed for the files recovery. Unfortunately, this is true. The crooks store such keys on some remote server that only they can access to it. The ransom note asks users to contact the crooks via the provided email address and purchase the decryption tool from them. The price of the decryption tool is undisclosed. It is mentioned in the note that this becomes double of itself after 48 hours. Victims are asked to send some encrypted files to test the capability of the decryptor. It is strongly recommended not to trust the crooks behind it. These people do not send the decryption tool even after the payment is done.

The best way to deal with this situation is to remove Mpmp ransomware and recover the files using alternatives. The malware removal is necessary to prevent further files encryption and to avoid system damages due to the background processes. Below the post, you will find both manual as well as automatic guide to perform the threat removal.  After the removal process is done, use existing backups and restore the encrypted files. If you have no such backups, you should check whether Volume Shadow Copies are available or not. In most cases, this backup option is left untouched during ransomware attacks and files encryption process. If this is the case with Mpmp ransomware as well, there will be an option for the files recovery available for you- refer below the post under the data recovery section for the stepwise guide for the same.

How did Mpmp ransomware intrude in?

Usually, malware are distributed through these common ways- mal-spam emails, unreliable file and/or software download sources, Trojans, fake software updating tools or unofficial software activation tools. In the first case, users infect their devices when they download and open a file from email that was received from cybercriminals. Typically, such people attach malicious MS Office Documents, PDF, Archives, JavaScript or Executable files. It is worthwhile to mention that the emails could contain links for such files.

In the second case, users end up malware installation when they download a file from some unreliable channels such as unofficial websites, freeware download websites, free file hosting pages, p2p networks, third party downloaders. As a rule, such pages spread malware by presenting it as legit software. Trojans are malicious malware are that are especially designed to download/ install other malware. Fake software updaters, if used, can cause system infection either by exploiting bugs/flaws of outdated software or by directly download malware instead of providing updates. Unofficial activation tools infect systems by supposedly bypassing activation key for paid software.

Full text presented in Mpmp ransomware’s pop-up window (“!INFO.HTA”):

!!! Your Files Has Been Encrypted !!!

♦ your files has been locked with highest secure cryptography algorithm ♦

♦ there is no way to decrypt your files without paying and buying Decryption tool♦

♦ but after 48 hour decryption price will be double♦

♦ you can send some little files for decryption test♦

♦ test file should not contain valuable data♦

♦ after payment you will get decryption tool ( payment Should be with Bitcoin)♦

♦ so if you want your files dont be shy feel free to contact us and do an agreement on price♦

♦ !!! or Delete you files if you dont need them !!!

♦Your ID :-

our Email :[email protected]

In Case Of No Answer :[email protected]

How to prevent ransomware infection?

Software should be downloaded from official websites and direct links. Other sources, tools like unofficial sites, p2p networks, third party downloaders etc should never be used. Operating systems and installed software should be updated/ activated using the tools/ functions provided by official software developers. It is not safe to use third party, unofficial tools for that. Moreover, it is not a legal process to activate/ update cracking tools or use installers for pirated software. Irrelevant/ suspicious emails should never be opened, especially the provided attachments in them. And lastly, the OS should have a reputable antivirus tool installed and kept updated. And, this software should be used for regular system scans and to remove any detected threats.

Complete Mpmp ransomware removal guide

Below, you will find complete stepwise guide to perform Mpmp ransomware removal. You can use some reputable antivirus tool to automatically remove the cryptovirus. After the virus removal process is done, use existing backup and recover the encrypted files. You have other alternatives in the form of Volume Shadows and data recovery tools – the respective steps are provided below in the data recovery section.

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

Step 2: Delete Mpmp ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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