Remove MAME VSE ransomware & retrieve locked files

Tips for MAME VSE ransomware removal

MAME VSE ransomware is classified as perilous PC infection that locks so many files stored in the targeted system and makes it inaccessible for the users. This kind of malware is becoming first choice of the cyber criminals because it allows them to make huge money and monetary benefits through ransom they receive from the victim. Almost every ransomware has similar aim that is to encrypt the targeted files and demand the victim to pay huge amount of ransom money in order to get the decryption key.

During encryption, all corrupted files are appended with “.mame vse” extensions. Once encryption process is completed, it creates HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt files written in Czech language and drops them into victims desktop to inform them about encryption. Moreover, this ransomware also changes desktop wallpaper. The created ransom note contains demand payment for decryption tool, cyber criminals contact details and other similar information. Further, the created text informs victims that their device has been infected but does not disclose about data encryption.

Additionally, such infection occurs from adult-themed websites where almost users visited. From such sites, cyber hackers have infected users device with dubious malware like Trojan. After infiltration, this malware silently record videos, audios, pictures etc from the sites relating to adult-oriented. Although, it is not mentioned that the cyber criminals are demanding money, the message do not contain criminal’s cryptocurrency wallet address. Whatever the case, it is yet unknown users are highly advised not to contact the people behind ransomware and fulfill any of their demands.

Threat Summary

Name: MAME VSE ransomware

Type: Ransomware, File-lockers, Cryptovirus

Files extension: .mame vse

Ransom demanding message: Text presented in the desktop wallpaper and HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt  

Description: This ransomware encrypts your data by adding its own malicious extension to the end of filenames and makes it totally inaccessible.

Symptoms: You cannot access any files on your system and you will find ransom note asking money.

Distribution methods: bundled packages, spam emails, freeware installations, cracked software, illegal patches and so on.

Removal: Use some reputable antivirus tool to automatically remove MAME VSE ransomware 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.

How to recover encrypted files?

To get back all encoded files, simply users are advised to use backup (if available). Most of the users don’t create the backup file hence the first thing you need to do after noticing file encryption is to check the Volume Shadow Copies (it is temporary backup file created by the OS for deleted files for a very short period of time. The other option is to use data recovery tool having strong scanning algorithms and programming logics. As the number of ransomware attack is increasing day by day, the recovery tools are also upgrading their algorithm to retrieve the files encrypted by ransomware.

Distribution methods:

Spam email attachments, exploit kits and doubtful downloads especially the freeware and shareware are the prime source of ransomware attack. The cyber criminals know the users are often negligent regarding the hidden email attachments. their strategy is to send multiple spam emails presenting them as they are sent by some legitimate companies and it contains some important data.

As soon as the attached file is opened, the malware payloads get installed from the backdoor. It is very important to be careful while opening any attachments sent by unknown senders. The initial symptom is that these emails contain lots of grammatical errors and spelling mistakes. Make sure the email has your name instead of general greeting such as hello and so on.

Remove MAME VSE ransomware

Manual malware removal guide is provided below in step by step manner. Follow it so that you will not find any trouble during removal process. You can also use some reputable antivirus tool to automatically remove MAME VSE ransomware completely and safely from the system.

Text presented in MAME VSE ransomware text file (“HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt”):

vás masturbující. BTC PENEZENKA _      1FFNafaNRAkvTB84GELkQXpDEiJK32CGdJ     Zveøejnil jsem virus na pornografickém webu, a pak jste jej nainstalovali do svého operaèního systému. Po klepnutí na tlaèítko Pøehrát na porno video, v tom okamžiku byl mùj trojan stažen do vašeho zaøízení. Po instalaci vám pøední fotoaparát natáèí video pokaždé, když masturb

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete MAME VSE ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove MAME VSE 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 MAME VSE ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with MAME VSE 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 MAME VSE 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 MAME VSE 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 MAME VSE 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 MAME VSE 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 MAME VSE 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 MAME VSE 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 MAME VSE 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 MAME VSE 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.