Remove MOBA ransomware and decrypt .moba files

Easy step by step guide to delete MOBA ransomware

MOBA ransomware or otherwise called MOBA virus is the latest version of Djvu ransomware. It encrypts files and denies users to access them. Also, it renames the files with .moba extensions. For example, a file named 1.jpg would appear as 1.jpg.moba after encryption. After finishing encryption process, the ransomware creates _readme.txt file and drops it on each infected folder.

The created text file contain brief message which informs users about the ransomware attack and instructs them how to get decryption tool and make payment to get the files into decrypted form. According to it, contact the ransomware developers by writing them an email on the provided email address. Send the unique ID number (belong to each victim) provided on the ransom note.

This virus is able to infect all types of personal as well as system files without having users consent. Just like any other variant of ransomware family, this file encrypting virus enters into your system by taking advantage of lack of tech knowledge by regular computer users. The price of decryption tool is $980 which is to be paid in Bitcoin – a form of cryptocurrency. Users are also encouraged to deal cyber criminals within 72 hours after encryption so that they can receive 50% discount.

Text presented in ransom note text file:

ATTENTION!

Don’t worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like photos, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
What guarantees you have?
You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.
You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:
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Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.
Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that’s price for you is $490.
Please note that you’ll never restore your data without payment.
Check your e-mail “Spam” or “Junk” folder if you don’t get answer more than 6 hours.

To get this software you need write on our e-mail:
[email protected]

Reserve e-mail address to contact us:
[email protected]

Your personal ID:

Should I pay the ransom in order to restore files?

The bad actor behind the threat provide free decryption of 1 encrypted files as a proof that decryption tool is really working. These things might encourage you to make payment. However, paying the ransom and waiting for the cyber criminals behind it for the decryption tool is risky. You cannot trust on them. Reports say that these people leave the victims even if the payment is done. Unfortunately, there is no any tool available at present that can decrypt the files for you. The only safe way to recover the files is to use existing backup. In case, backup files are not found you can see whether “Volume Shadow Copies” (short backup file created by OS) are available or also has been deleted. The last option is to use data recovery tool.

Ransomware distribution:

Developers behind use various deceptive tricks to distribute this kind of malware into your system. The popular method is scam email campaign. If cyber criminals use this campaign, they send spam emails having some malicious attachments or web-links on them. The crooks present the emails as are coming from legit sources such as official shipping companies, banking firms or healthcare organizations. This gives the impression legit and the attachments on them important. The infection occurs when users click on the attachments and allow them to run macros command on their PC. One more click leads to download and install malware. Hackers can use unsecured p2p networks, exploit kits, outdated software, downloading links and ads, porn sites etc for their malware distribution.

Avoid ransomware intrusion and prevent damage

First of all your computer must have protection of antivirus tool. Chose the right tool for your PC by taking security pages advice and looking expert reviews. Continually, you must need to manage your emails. You should analyze first before opening any attachments provided on any emails that you receive. At least, check the sender’s address, content on the email page. Spam email have the main recognizing thing – they have unknown sender’s address and have lots of grammatical errors and spelling mistakes. Furthermore, avoid the sources like eMule and torrent networks as these might be filled with dangerous viruses. Also, keep the installed apps and OS updated using tools recommended by genuine software developers.

Remove MOBA ransomware

Below, step by step malware removal guide is provided for you so that you will not find any trouble while performing virus removal process. You can also use reputable antivirus tool to automatically remove MOBA ransomware from the computer.

Quick Glance

Name: MOBA ransomware

Type: File-lockers, Cryptovirus, Ransomware

Extension used on locked files: .moba  

Ransom note: _readme.txt

Family: STOP/DJVU

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 MOBA ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete MOBA ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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