TripleM Ransomware

TripleM Ransomware is a file-encryptor that uses three M letters to identify the corrupted files. Once they are encrypted using the RSA-2048 cipher, the “.MMM” extension is added to the original names. That might be one of the first signs you notice when the malicious infection invades your operating system and messes with your personal data. You are unlikely to notice its entrance or its malicious activity because it is meant to be silent. If it were not, cyber criminals behind this malware would have much lower chances of making victims pay the ransom. At the time of research, 6 unique transactions had been made to the Bitcoin wallet (address is 1MMMSA9WJvM7BjhEqy4cQ4gjUXgKKTJcK3) that was set up by the creator of the infection. The total amount received to the wallet is 2.5 Bitcoin. That might not seem big, but if you convert this to, for example, US Dollars, you are looking at over $18 thousand. Needless to say, this is an incredible sum of money. Do you have enough to cover the ransom? Even if you do, that is not something we recommend doing. To learn about this, as well as the removal of TripleM Ransomware, you should continue reading.

According to the ransom note that TripleM Ransomware – also known as MMM Ransomware – displays, the ransom starts at 0.45 Bitcoin, which is over 3,000 USD. It is stated that the sum rises every 5 days until the 20-day mark, after which, the decryption key is, allegedly, deleted, and recovering files becomes impossible. Here’s a thought for you: How can you be sure that the creator of TripleM Ransomware would give you the key even if you paid the ransom? According to our malware research team who have analyzed hundreds and hundreds of ransomware infections (e.g., Bkransomware Ransomware or Randomlocker Ransomware), paying the ransom is almost never the right solution, and by saying “almost never,” we mean that only a couple of users have reported success when dealing with other similar threats. Needless to say, thousands of dollars is not the kind of money you want to be putting on the line. In fact, you might not even have the option to do so. Nevertheless, some users might think that paying the ransom is the only option they have because that is what they are told. According to research, “GET_YOUR_FILES_BACK.html” is the name of the file via which the ransom note is delivered. When you get to the removal part, do not forget to remove this file as well.

If the victim of TripleM Ransomware decides to pay the ransom requested via the ransom note, there are specific steps that cyber criminals want them to take. The first step entails purchasing bitcoins. Then, the victim is meant to send the right sum to the aforementioned Bitcoin wallet. Afterward, the victim is instructed to email cyber criminals to triplem@tuta.io. It is alleged that after this, the payment can be confirmed, and the decryption software and key are sent. As we discussed already, trusting cyber criminals is not a good idea. Well, what should you do then? You cannot restore your personal files by deleting TripleM Ransomware, and a free third-party decryptor does not appear to exist either. That means that your files might be lost. The situation is not so dire if backups exist, in which case, you should not hesitate to initiate the removal of the ransomware and the corrupted files. If you do not back up personal data, start doing that ASAP.

Although recovering your personal files might be at the top of your priorities list, there is one other important thing you need to think about, and that is your security. It is most likely that the malicious TripleM Ransomware spreads using misleading mail spam emails with corrupted attachments, and if you opened one without being warned, undoubtedly, you lack reliable protection. It is imperative that you install trustworthy and up-to-date anti-malware software to guard you and ensure that malicious infections cannot invade your operating system in the future. If you install it right away, you will not need to worry about getting TripleM Ransomware removed either because this infection will be eliminated automatically. Of course, at least a couple if victims will try to delete this infection manually, and that might be possible if they are more experienced. Experience is needed because finding and erasing the launcher file can be tricky.

TripleM Ransomware Removal

1. Locate and Delete a malicious {name unknown}.exe file that executed the ransomware. This file can be located anywhere, but if you have downloaded anything suspicious, check the locations of those files first.
2. Delete the ransom note file, GET_YOUR_FILES_BACK.html.
3. Empty Recycle Bin and then immediately scan your system for leftovers using a legitimate malware scanner.