Remove Mmnn ransomware (File Recovery Instructions)

Technical Details & Assistance To Remove Mmnn ransomware

The term Mmnn ransomware is identified to be a new strain derived from DJVU ransomware and is recently discovered by security analysts. This malicious program is prone of encrypting all files saved on computer following which it appends those files’ extension with a new one as .mmnn. Means, all affected files will get this new extension making the data inaccessible to users. Every time such encrypted file is tried to be opened, it shows a scary ransom note on screen, which is a text file based note named as _readme.txt. This file basically includes information for users which have details like size of ransom fee, email addresses to contact cyber criminals, and other malware related information too. For an instance, take a look through message displayed by Mmnn ransomware on screen:

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As explained in the ransom note deployed by Mmnn ransomware, it states that all files are now encrypted by ransomware which uses a very strong ciphers to lock down all files. Means, using such data is technically impossible unless they are somehow decrypted. Further the note states that such files can be decrypted or restored back only using a valid decryption key and tool purchased from developers of this ransomware. The demanded price to buy the tool is described as $980, however the victims can avail a 50% discount if they contact hackers and pay them withing next 72 hours of encryption. In order to get instructions regarding how to restore or recover files using the tool, the users are urged to contact hackers through provided email Ids which are [email protected] or [email protected].

Although that fact that the creators of Mmnn ransomware are the only one who have decryption tool to restore encrypted files back, but if the victims are not suggested to contact those criminals or pay them to seek help. If the users try to get help, their paid money will be scammed and criminals will not provide any help back. Even the experts prohibits the victims to do so, and highly suggest to get through some alternative methods or guidelines to remove Mmnn ransomware from infected computers first. This will prevent the system and its files against further encryption, and the users can try restoring their files using lately created backups or other file recovery options.

Threat Summary

Name: Mmnn ransomware

Type: Ransomware, cryptovirus

Description: Mmnn ransomware is said to be a new creepy computer infection which belongs to family or DJVU ransomware and is prone to lock down all files saved on compute using strong algorithms. It further demands the users to pay off a hefty ransom amount in order to restore encrypted files.

Distribution: Spam/junk email attachments, freeware or shareware downloads, visits to malicious websites, and many more.

Removal (File Restore): Check through the guidelines or methods included here either to remove Mmnn ransomware and restore your files back.

About intursion of Mmnn ransomware and its removal measures

As per what the researchers have to say, most of the cyber criminals make use of various deceptive measures to spread malware vermin on global basis. The threat is often distributed through spam email attachments, fake software updaters, unreliable download sources, deceptive browser extensions or addons, and many more. In all these instances, the users are somehow convinced to download/install/execute some bundled objects on computer, and the hidden malicious code runs in background. This malicious script is technically termed as payload dropper which works to connect targeted system to a remote server and downloads ransomware files on local machine. Furhter, these files are organized and executed.

So, once the ransomware manage to execute, it encrypts all files and starts to demand users to pay specified ransom fee sooner. If your files are now also turned to be inaccessible to you, then the situation might be the worst, and in order to restore those, you should not seek hacker’s help, as suggested by security practitioners. Rather, you should take try to shot down Mmnn ransomware and its encryption impacts on your machine by following some instructions included under this article. Once the malware is out, you can seek to restore your files back using various possible measures which are explained under this article later.

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Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Mmnn ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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