MARRACRYPT ransomware Removal

What is MARRACRYPT ransomware virus

The ransomware known as MARRACRYPT ransomware is categorized as a severe infection, due to the possible damage it might cause. Data encoding malware is not something everyone has dealt with before, and if it is your first time encountering it, you’ll learn quickly how harmful it could be. Data encrypting malicious program uses powerful encryption algorithms to encode files, and once it is done executing the process, files will be locked and you will be unable to access them.

This makes ransomware such a dangerous infection, since it might lead to permanent data loss. You do have the option of paying pay crooks for a decryption utility, but that’s not recommended. There is a probability that you won’t get your data unlocked even after paying so you might just end up wasting your money. There is nothing preventing criminals from just taking your money, and not giving a decryptor. Additionally, that money would help future ransomware and malicious program projects. It’s already estimated that data encoding malicious software did $5 billion worth of damage to businesses in 2017, and that is an estimation only. Crooks are lured in by easy money, and when victims pay the ransom, they make the ransomware industry appealing to those types of people. Situations where you could lose your files are rather typical so a much better investment might be backup. You can then proceed to file recovery after you delete MARRACRYPT ransomware or related infections. You may find details on the most common distribution ways in the below paragraph, in case you’re not sure about how the data encrypting malicious program managed to infect your system.

How does ransomware spread

Rather basic ways are used for distributing ransomware, such as spam email and malicious downloads. Because users are pretty careless when dealing with emails and downloading files, there is usually no need for data encoding malware distributors to use more elaborate ways. However, some ransomware do use sophisticated methods. Crooks do not have to put in much effort, just write a simple email that less cautious users may fall for, attach the contaminated file to the email and send it to hundreds of people, who may think the sender is someone trustworthy. You’ll often come across topics about money in those emails, as those types of sensitive topics are what people are more likely to fall for. Cyber criminals also frequently pretend to be from Amazon, and tell potential victims about some strange activity observed in their account, which ought to immediately encourage a person to open the attachment. You need to look out for certain signs when dealing with emails if you wish to protect your system. It’s crucial that you ensure the sender is reliable before you open their sent attached file. Even if you know the sender, don’t rush, first investigate the email address to make sure it is legitimate. Also, be on the look out for mistakes in grammar, which generally tend to be quite obvious. The way you are greeted could also be a hint, a legitimate company’s email important enough to open would use your name in the greeting, instead of a generic Customer or Member. Infection might also be done by using certain weak spots found in computer programs. A program comes with weak spots that can be used to infect a computer but generally, vendors patch them. Still, as widespread ransomware attacks have shown, not everyone installs those patches. Because many malware may use those weak spots it’s important that your software frequently get patches. Patches could be set to install automatically, if you do not want to trouble yourself with them every time.

What can you do about your files

When your system becomes contaminated with file encoding malicious programs, you will soon find your files encrypted. You won’t be able to open your files, so even if you don’t see what’s going initially, you’ll know something is wrong eventually. An unusual extension will also be added to all affected files, which helps people identify which file encoding malware specifically has infected their system. A powerful encryption algorithm might be used, which would make decrypting files potentially impossible. You will notice a ransom note placed in the folders with your data or it’ll show up in your desktop, and it should explain that your files have been encrypted and how to proceed. The decryption utility proposed won’t come free, obviously. A clear price should be displayed in the note but if it’s not, you’d have to use the provided email address to contact the criminals to find out how much you’d have to pay. Buying the decryptor is not the recommended option, for reasons we have already specified. Thoroughly consider all other alternatives, before even considering buying what they offer. Try to recall maybe you’ve made copies of some of your files but have. A free decryption tool may also be available. If a malware researcher is able to crack the ransomware, a free decryptors may be created. Before you make a choice to pay, consider that option. Using the demanded sum for a reliable backup may do more good. If backup was created before the infection took over, you might perform file recovery after you terminate MARRACRYPT ransomware virus. In the future, avoid data encoding malicious software and you may do that by becoming familiar with its spread ways. Ensure you install up update whenever an update is available, you do not randomly open email attachments, and you only download things from trustworthy sources.

Ways to remove MARRACRYPT ransomware

In order to terminate the ransomware if it is still present on the system, a malware removal software will be necessary to have. To manually fix MARRACRYPT ransomware virus is no easy process and you may end up harming your device accidentally. In order to avoid causing more damage, go with the automatic method, aka a malware removal program. These types of programs are created with the intention of detecting or even preventing these types of threats. So choose a utility, install it, perform a scan of the computer and allow the program to eliminate the file encoding malicious program, if it is found. Sadly, such a utility won’t help to restore data. After the ransomware is gone, you can safely use your system again, while routinely creating backup for your data.

Learn how to remove MARRACRYPT ransomware Removal from your computer

• Step 1. Delete ransomware via anti-malware
• Step 2. Delete MARRACRYPT ransomware Removal using System Restore
• Step 3. Recover your data

Step 1. Delete ransomware via anti-malware

• a) Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP
• b) Windows 8/Windows 10

a) Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP

1. Start menu -> Shut down -> Restart.
2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options loads.
3. Select Safe Mode with Networking and press Enter.
4. When your computer boots, download anti-malware software via your browser.
5. Launch the program, scan your computer and delete the infection.

b) Windows 8/Windows 10

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard and click on the power icon.
2. Select Restart while holding the Shift key.
3. Choose Troubleshoot and then Advanced options.
4. In Advanced options, choose Startup Settings and select Enable Safe mode with Networking (or just Safe Mode).
5. Press Restart.

Step 2. Delete MARRACRYPT ransomware Removal using System Restore

• a) Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP
• b) Windows 8/Windows 10

a) Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP

1. Start menu -> Shut down -> Restart.
2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options load.
3. Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt, and press Enter.
4. In Command Prompt, type in cd restore and press Enter.
5. Then type in rstrui.exe and press Enter again.
6. A new window will appear where you will have to choose a restore point. Choose one dating back prior to infection and press Next, and then Finish.

b) Windows 8/Windows 10

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard and click on the power icon.
2. Select Restart while holding the Shift key.
3. Select Troubleshoot and then Advanced options.
4. In Advanced options, choose Startup Settings and select Enable Safe mode with Command Prompt.
5. In the Command Prompt window that appears, type in cd restore and press Enter.
6. Then type in rstrui.exe and press Enter again.
7. In the window that appears, you will have to select a restore point dating back prior to infection. Select one and press Next, then Finish.

Step 3. Recover your data

• a) Method 1. Data Recovery Pro
• b) Method 2. Windows Previous Versions
• c) Method 3. Shadow Explorer

When your files are encrypted by ransomware, you may be able to recover them. Below, you will find methods that could help you with file decryption. However, bear in mind that file decryption is not guaranteed. These methods are not always reliable, thus the best way to recover files would be via backup. And if you don't already have it, we suggest you invest in it.

a) Method 1. Data Recovery Pro

1. Download the Data Recovery Pro program.
2. Install and run the program.
3. Press Start Scan to see if data can be recovered.
4. If it finds recoverable files, you can restore them.

b) Method 2. Windows Previous Versions

If you had System Restore enabled prior to infection, your files should be recoverable through Windows Previous Versions.

1. Find a file you want to recover and right-click on it.
2. Properties -> Previous Versions.
3. Choose a version from the list and press Restore.

c) Method 3. Shadow Explorer

Some ransomware does not delete automatically created copies of your files, which are known as Shadow Copies. If they were not deleted, you should be able to recover them via Shadow Explorer.

1. Download Shadow Explorer from a reliable source.
2. Install and run the program.
3. Choose a disk that contains encrypted files and if it contains folders with recoverable files, press Export.