Infected with MBRCodes Ransomware? Need to decrypt your files?
What is MBRCodes Ransomware
This article will talk about MBRCodes Ransomware, which became very common at the beginning of the week, namely in the second half of January of this year. This is the updated version of Xorist Ransomware cryptovirus. MBRCodes comes to the PC and encrypts user files using an AES algorithm. Also, MBRCodes changes the file extension to .mbrcodes, after which the files become corrupted. The cryptovirus creates a special HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt file that contains information about the redemption:
Your files have been compressed!
To recover them, you need a security key.
If you have a real interest in their recovery, send your code for consultation:
[random characters]
The email is: mbrcodes@india.com
changes to the operating system will immediately result in total loss of data!
Your contact email will be responded to as soon as possible./code>
The note is written in Portuguese, but the virus is aimed not only at Portuguese-speaking users. In addition, reports of infection come from all over the world. The note scammers demand to pay a ransom for decrypting files, however, there are no guarantees, the attackers can do nothing. Besides, why part with a large amount of money in vain. Check out our recommendations to remove MBRCodes and decrypt your files.
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How MBRCodes Ransomware infected your PC
MBRCodes comes to PC, leaking through vulnerabilities in user network settings. This is due to the lack of adequate anti-virus protection on the user's computer. You need to carefully monitor the security of your system. Do not spare money for the purchase of paid antiviruses. Below you can find our recommendations on how to remove MBRCodes and decrypt files.
First of all, don't panic. Follow these easy steps below.
1. Start your computer in Safe Mode with networking. To do that, restart your computer before your system starts hit F8 several times. This will MBRCodes Ransomware system from loading and will show Advanced boot options screen. Choose Safe mode with networking option from the options list using up and down arrows on your keyboard and hit Enter.
2. Log in to the system infected with the MBRCodes Ransomware virus. Launch your Internet browser and download a reliable anti-malware program and start a full system scan. Once the scan is complete, review scan results and remove all entries detected.
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Restore your files using shadow copies
- Download and run Stellar Data Recovery.
- Select type of files you want to restore and click Next.
- Select the drive and folder where your files are located and date that you want to restore them from and press Scan.
- Once the scanning process is done, click Recover to restore your files.
Step 2: Remove following files and folders of MBRCodes Ransomware:
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How to decrypt files infected by MBRCodes Ransomware?
You can try to use manual methods to restore and decrypt your files.
Decrypt files manually
Restore the system using System Restore
Although latest versions of MBRCodes Ransomware remove system restore files, this method may help you partially restore your files. Give it a try and use standard System Restore to revive your data.
- Initiate the search for 'system restore'
- Click on the result
- Choose the date before the infection appearance
- Follow the on-screen instructions
Roll the files back to the previous version
Previous versions can be copies of files and folders created by Windows Backup (if it is active) or copies of files and folders created by System Restore. You can use this feature to restore files and folders that you accidentally modified or deleted, or that were damaged. This feature is available in Windows 7 and later versions.
- Right-click the file and choose Properties
- Open the Previous Version tab
- Select the latest version and click Copy
- Click Restore
Protect your computer from ransomware
Most modern antiviruses can protect your PC from ransomware and crypto-trojans, but thousands of people still get infected. There are several programs that use different approach t protect from ransomware and lockers. One of the best is HitmanPro.Alert with CryptoGuard. You may already know HitmanPro as famous cloud-based anti-malware scanner. Check out ultimate active protection software from SurfRight.
Written by Rami Douafi