Remove Mpal ransomware (File Recovery Measures)

Detailed Measures To Remove Mpal ransomware & Restore Encrypted Data

Mpal ransomware is found as another malicious computer infection which is technically a new strain derived from a well known ransomware identity named DJVU ransomware. So, once this malware manage to intrude on targeted computers, it use to encrypt all files stored on computer and demands the victims or users to remit a specified ransom fee to criminals to seek their files accessible or restored once again. During this encryption process, all affected files are appended with a new extension called .mpal. Also, a text file based ransom note is also deployed by this infection and the file is named as _readme.txt which is dropped either on desktop or within infected directories as well. This ransomware further instructs users to contact hackers and seek their help to get encrypted files recovered. Here comes the message that the ransom note displays to users in this case:

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Reading through the ransom note message, all files on computer have been encrypted by Mpal ransomware ransomware, and in order to recover or restore those, the victims must need to purchase a valid decryption key or tool for which the victims are asked to write email to hackers. In email, the victims are asked to send two small sized files as well as a unique identity key assigned to users by ransomware. In against of these email, the dev of Mpal ransomware are supposed to send back decrypted files along with more other details as well. As a demanded price for decryption key or tool, the victims are asked to remit an amount of $980 to hackers. However, the users are also promised that they can get a 50 percent discount as well if they contact hackers within first 72 hours of encryption.

At last, the ransom note simply includes some scary warnings for users that asks them to try not tampering with encrypted files as doing so may corrupt the files permanently. The only way to restore or recover Mpal ransomware affected files is to pay hackers, and nothing else. However, the experts prohibit users to do so as they suggest to try some possible measures to remove Mpal ransomware and restore the files using other possible file recovery measures which are explained under this article later.

Threat Specifications

Name: Mpal ransomware

Type: Ransomware, cryptovirus

Description: Mpal ransomware is a new ransomware identity that belongs to DJVU ransomware family and use to encrypt all files on computer, following which it asks user to remit a specified ransom fee to criminals for files’ restoration.

Distribution: Malicious file downloads, spam/junk email attachments, freeware or shareware downloads, and so on

Removal (File Restoration): For more information about removal of Mpal ransomware and recovery of files, we suggest you get through the guidelines

How Mpal ransomware intrudes and works? How it should be removed?

As per the researchers, the Mpal ransomware is a lately released ransomware which was detected through a recent email campaign based attacks. The creators of this malware use various possible ways to distribute this malware on global basis under whcih email spam campaign, contaminating file sharing networks, fake download portals, etc are mostly utilized. The users are technically trapped to click download some documents or exe files on their computer and execute them. Such objects basically appears useful to users in prior as they discloses no hidden additional identities to users, taking advantage of which the ransomware secretly gets downloaded and executed.

Once installed, the Mpal ransomware starts scanning the system thoroughly to change some internal features or functions, also, it bypasses installed security apps and compromises them as well so as its processes can’t be easily detected and may lead to file encryption further. The Mpal ransomware includes various in-built modules which is specially focused to different functions which all executes together and leaves all files locked with new appended file extension following which a ransom note is deployed which includes aforementioned scary messages.

Although, the hackers will proclaim to restore your files once they receive the demanded ransom amount, still, the experts never suggest to support criminals. If you do, they will leave your files intact and utilize your money to upgrade their malware and target more users worldwide. The better solution to deal with the issues is to scan and clean your machine against all massive malware intruders and associated files. Once the Mpal ransomware along with all its leftovers are removed, you can check out your created backup files for data recovery, also some alternative solutions can be helpful as included under this article.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Mpal ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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