MoonCryptor Ransomware

MoonCryptor Ransomware is another file-encrypting infection that was created to corrupt your personal files. Just like all other threats of its kind, this ransomware evades system files. Instead, it hits personal files, including photos, archives, and, of course, documents. It is believed that this threat employs AES-256 and RSA-1024 ciphers to encrypt files and the private key that can be used for the decryption of data. The key is stored on a remote server, and there is no way of retrieving it yourself. The creator of the ransomware promises to give you a “password” – which is the private key – as soon as you pay a ransom, but this promise might be empty. In fact, it is highly unlikely that a password would be given to you and that it would work. Needless to say, following the demands of cyber criminals is tricky and risky. We are sure you cannot wait to remove MoonCryptor Ransomware, but before you do that, we recommend learning more about this dangerous infection.

It is very important to understand how MoonCryptor Ransomware got into your operating system because the same security backdoor could be used again to infiltrate other infections. Was the threat executed as you opened a corrupted spam email attachment? Have you unleashed it as you executed an unreliable software bundle? Maybe you have no way of telling where the threat came from? If you know how MoonCryptor Ransomware slithered in, you need to learn from your mistakes. If you are still not sure, you have to make sure you do everything to ensure that your anti-malware guards are up. It is extremely important to keep ransomware away because once it slithers in, it can do terrible things. Besides encrypting files – which, of course, is the biggest offense – the infection also renames them using a random string of characters and symbols, and it also attaches a unique extension, “.fmoon”. If the files are encrypted successfully, the threat can then lay the demands, which, of course, include paying a ransom. We have to mention again and again that following these demands is dangerous.

The malicious MoonCryptor Ransomware uses the “MOON DECRYPTOR” window and a file named “_readmyransom.txt” to show the ransom message. The TXT file suggests that files are lost unless the victim visits hxxp://10.10.3.1/panel/decipher.php and pays the ransom that is represented on the page. At the time of research, the page did not work, which, hopefully, means that the ransomware itself is already dead and unable to attack operating systems. The message in the “MOON DECRYPTOR” window is a little more intimidating as it suggests that files will start getting deleted if the ransom is not paid within 20 minutes. On the other hand, a timer on the right suggests that several days have to pass for the file removal to begin. Overall, it does not look like the creator of MoonCryptor Ransomware has coherent thoughts and goals. That being said, the encryption is not imaginary, and so if this ransomware has slithered into your operating system, you probably are looking for a way to recover your files. Unfortunately, it is most likely that you can rover them only if they are backed up.

Where is the launcher of MoonCryptor Ransomware, and what is its name? These are the questions that you must answer if you want to delete the infection manually. Unfortunately, the launcher of this malicious infection could be located anywhere, and so finding it could be tricky. You might be able to employ a legitimate malware scanner to identify the infection. If you do not want to trick removing legitimate and harmless files, you should install a tool that could delete MoonCryptor Ransomware automatically. Have you considered utilizing anti-malware software? What are your hesitations? Most users do not want to invest in their virtual security, but, in this day and age, your virtual security is something to take very seriously. Note that ransomware threats are not the only kind of malware that can slither in. There are silent Trojans that can download malware, data-stealing keyloggers, worms, adware, hijackers, and all kinds of others threats. Keeping them all away without reliable security software can be extremely difficult, if not impossible.

MoonCryptor Ransomware Removal

1. Identify the {random name}.exe launcher.
2. Right-click and Delete the file.
3. Right-click and Delete the ransom note file, _readmyransom.txt.
4. Empty Recycle Bin.

N.B. Do not forget to perform a full system scan so as not to miss any leftovers.