How to remove MZP Ransomware and rescue locked files

Simple steps to delete MZP Ransomware from PC

According to expert point of view, it is described as ransomware type programs that has been created and designed by group of cyber criminals in order to earn illegal online profit. This dubious threat invades into your device by using several different tricks and locks down all your files found on your desktop without your knowing. This nasty malware is used to extract money from users by encouraging them to pay for decryption tool that can access encrypted files. After locking all your files, it renames encrypted files by appending an extension with 8 random characters like “1.jpg” renamed to “1.jpg.czdkrweg” and so on. Once this process completed, MZP Ransomware creates text file named “HOW TO RESTORE ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT” and place it on your desktop to inform you about encryption and demand money.

Text presented in MZP Ransomware’s text file:

If you want to return your .czdkrweg files, contact us and we will send you a decryptor and a unique decryption key.
[email protected]

All your files have been encrypted!
Your personal identifier:

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More details about MZP Ransomware

As usual, the ransom note contain short message which states victims that all their files have been encrypted by using powerful encryption algorithm and can only be unlocked by using private decryption key or tool that can be purchased from ransomware developers by writing them an email to [email protected]. Once contacted, they provide instructions how to make payment and other details like price of decryption tool and key. The main problem while having data encrypted by ransomware is that it is impossible to decrypt files without tools that can be provided only by cyber criminals who designed ransomware or program. Simply said, victims are forced to pay ransom money to decrypt files.

Regrettably, if you are thinking to pay money to them then it is not the right option because after paying money they do not send decryption tool as they promised. Paying money does not provide any positive results and you will simply get scammed. Thus, there is only one way to recover files without paying money is to restore them from an existing backup if created earlier before encryption. In case, if backup files are not available then you can look for Shadow Volume Copies which is created by OS has been available or also been deleted. Thus, the last option is to use data recovery tool.

How did ransomware infect my PC?

Ransomware and other malware use several different methods to infiltrate into your computer such as Trojans, untrustworthy software download channels, spam emails, fake software updates and many others. Trojans are malicious programs that are designed to cause chain infection and inject additional malware. Spam campaigns are used to proliferate malicious software through email attachments that download malicious files like archive files, exe files and so on. Once opened, it downloads and installs one other malware. Another way to spread harmful programs is through various software download channels that cannot be trusted like unofficial websites, peer to peer networks, third party installer etc. Lastly, fake software updating tools infect PC by downloading or installing malware instead of updates or by exploiting bugs, flaws of outdated software.

How to prevent ransomware infections from system?

First of all we recommend to ignore irrelevant emails especially when they contain attachments or web-links and also received from unknown addresses. Avoid using tools that we mentioned above for downloading or installing software. Always use official websites and direct download links to install applications. Further, keep all installed software updated by using tools provided by genuine developers. To protect your system from further more damage, you are strongly recommended to remove MZP Ransomware and all infiltrated malware automatically from the computer.

Threat specification

Name: MZP Ransomware

Type: File-lockers, Cryptovirus, Ransomware

Extension used on locked files: This ransomware appends an extension that contains 8 random characters.

Ransom note: HOW TO RESTORE ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT

Contact of developer: [email protected]

Distribution: Spam email campaigns, harmful links and ads, peer-to-peer file sharing such as torrents, hidden attachment with freeware and shareware

Symptoms: A different unusual extension are added in the personal files and data stored in the PC hard-disk, A ransom note demanding money appears on the screen when you trying to access them.

Damage: Leads to data loss. Secretly adds other severe malware infection in the backdoor including password stealing Trojan, spyware and so on.

Removal and Data recovery: Advised to immediately scan the PC and remove all file viruses immediately. Once the malware gets removed, you can use the backup files for recovery. The other option is to use a data recovery tool.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete MZP Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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