Mzop Ransomware: File Recovery Measures

Mzop Ransomware is listed within ransomware category after being researched by security analysts. Technically, it’s said to be a new strain of DJVU ransomware family and will encrypt almost all essential file types. So, if a system gets affected by this malicious trait, the victims can expect their files turned to be inaccessible, and each time they attempt to access those, a scary ransom note is shown demanding money. let’s discuss about Mzop Ransomware in detail through this article.

Summary About Mzop Ransomware

Name: Mzop Ransomware
Type: Ransomware, cryptovirus, file locking virus
Symptoms: Files turning to be inaccessible, File extensions appended as .xollam, and a ransom note striking screen on attempt to access files.
Distribution: Bundled software installers, malicious links, intrusive advert campaigns, email campaigns, and so on.
Removal: Removal of Mzop Ransomware is suggested to be accomplished using a trusted antimalware application. Once done, the encrypted files can be restored using backups or other alternate solutions.

What is Mzop Ransomware?

Mzop Ransomware is said to be another new nasty ransomware infection which has high potential to do internal troubles on targeted computers. Technically, it’s no wrong to say that Mzop Ransomware is just an exploit created by cyber crimanls to infect victim’s data and extort money from them in exchange of decryption key. Usually, the malware is spread through a number online vicious means such as email attachments, suspicious links, malicious websites, and many more. Even the hackers may try other new marketing campaigns as well to distribute Mzop Ransomware source codes on global network so as their earning can be maximized in real time.

Moreover, talking about capabilities to infect a specific platform, the aforesaid malware vermin is capable to infect any Windows based computers without seeking any prior permission. After the intrusion is succeeded, the malware instantly start to encrypt your files including personal files or data followed by putting a ransom note inside computer too. Means, in case your system has got infected by Mzop Ransomware, you are expected to see your files will be inaccessible with appended file extension .Mzop. Also, it deploys a ransom note _readme.txt.

Every time you try to access those files, the deployed ransom note will also appear on screen that reads something like your system is infected by Mzop Ransomware and all your files are encrypted (Locked). If you want your file access back, then you would have to contact mentioned emails or numbers, to contact providers who will yield you valid decryption, only after paying a specified ransom money. So, if you notice such actions, you would surely tend to restore your files and consider paying the asked sum as well.

Paying ransom is really an ideal solution?

If you have got your system infected by Mzop Ransomware unfortunately and in search of some effective methods or steps to eradicate this malware vermin, we strongly recommend you not to pay any demanded ransom amount in hurry. If you do, you may even lose your money as well as data. The hackers actually offers no guarantee to keep their promises they make through ransom note. Means, you may even be left helpless if you manage paying the asked sum. So, never think of doing that, alternatively, you should remove Mzop Ransomware through a powerful malware removal tool, after which the encrypted files can be restored with backups or alternatives.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Mzop Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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