Remove Mifr Ransomware from PC

Files encrypted by Mifr Ransomware: Is there any solution?

Mifr Ransomware is one of the most dangerous computer infections that belong to the family of ransomware called VoidCrypt. The main aim of this virus is to encrypt your personal files and personal documents and demand Bitcoin cryptocurrency to recover the encrypted files. Mifr renames all encrypted files by using developers email address, victim’s ID and by appending “.mifr” extension. For example, image.jpg becomes image.jpg.mifr.

After that, it creates !INFO.HTA files (ransom note) and dropped in each folder that has at least one encrypted file. The created file instructs victim that there is no any way to decrypt files without paying money for the decryption key. To get such key, users need to contact developers of Mifr Ransomware within 48 hours otherwise the price of decryption key will be doubled.

In most cases, it is not possible to recover the files encrypted by  this ransomware without the intervention of ransomware developers. Thus, the only way to recover files is to pay money to them. Sometimes, it is possible to restore files but this is only possible when the ransomware developers made a flaw in their encryption software which unfortunately doesn’t occur instantly.

Therefore, it  is highly recommended not to trust developers of Mifr Ransomware and pay any money to them. However, it is not sure that you can get your files back even after making complete payment. It can be also possible that the key they provide may contain lots of viruses and threats or may not work properly. So, avoid paying money to them.

Text in the “!INFO.HTA” file:

!!! 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 did Mifr Ransomware intrude?

Most common ransomware distribution sources are scam campaigns, fake software updater, Trojans, unofficial software activation tools, questionable software downloading sources and many more. Among all, the most common and widely used methods for the ransomware infiltration are scam campaigns. Scam campaigns are used to send spam emails with malicious attachments that are designed to install malicious software. Examples of such emails are PDF documents, archive files, executable files and so on. However, they can infect PC only when such files are opened. Due to these reasons, users are advised not to open irrelevant emails that are received from unknown or suspicious addresses.

How to recover encrypted files?

First of all you need to remove Mifr Ransomware completely from the system by using some antimalware removal tool. Once PC gets cleaned, users can easily recover their files by the using backup (if one has created earlier before malware attack). If backup files are not available, you can see whether shadow volume copies are available or also have been deleted. If no any options are found, the last one is to use third party data recovery tool to retrieve all locked files.

How to avoid ransomware infections?

Use official websites and direct links for any software download. Unofficial software downloading sources mentioned above should not be used. Cracking tools are illegal to use and often cause computer infection. Better to avoid them. Further, use implemented functions and provided tools from official software developers for any updates.

Always check for the updates for the installed software and OS. For this, you need to use some antivirus tool that provides timely updates and prevent any big issues. If your computer is already infected with Mifr Ransomware, then we recommend running a scan with reliable antivirus software that has capability to eliminate this ransomware automatically.

Threat summary

Name: Mifr Ransomware

Type: Cryptovirus, Ransomware

Description: Mifr Ransomware is found another creepy ransomware that can turn your system access terrible in no time, it basically locks your data using strong enciphers and demands you to pay a specific ransom amount.

Symptoms: Locked files will have .mifr extension, Eruption of scary ransom notes on screen, the ransom note enforces you to remit demanded ransom money sooner.

Ransom note: !INFO.HTA

Encrypted file extension: .mifr

Distribution methods: Infected email attachments, deceptive pop-up ads, cracked software, malicious file downloads, bundled freeware or shareware and so on.

File Restore: Use you’re lately backed up file stored on external drives, cloud storage and other option, optionally you can also choose reliable data recovery services.

Removal: Automatic solution is recommended as manual method is risky.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Mifr Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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