Korean MAFIA Ransomware

Korean MAFIA Ransomware is a malicious infection that appears to target Windows users in Korea. Koreans already need to beware of Korean AdamLocker Ransomware, KoreanLocker Ransomware, Korean Ransomware, and all other file-encryptors that are not region-specific. Unfortunately, the numbers of infections capable of encrypting files using complex algorithms just keeps growing, and users need to defend themselves, their files, and their operating systems against more and more threats. The good news is that, in most cases, these infections use similar distribution techniques and can be evaded using the same tools. If you continue reading this report, follow the guide to remove Korean MAFIA Ransomware, and also take our advice to keep your system protected, you will not need delete other encryptors in the future. Of course, because no one can guarantee 100% protection, we suggest backing up files to keep them safe even if the files on the computer are encrypted successfully.

According to our research team, misleading phishing attacks are most likely to be used for the distribution of the malicious Korean MAFIA Ransomware. That means that you have to be exceptionally cautious about spam emails, random links, misleading advertisements, and bogus websites that might trick you into disclosing private information and also expose you to malware installers. If the infection is executed successfully and without your knowledge, it should start encrypting files almost immediately. It was found that this infection can encrypt personal files all over your computer, which means that you are at risk of losing all files when Korean MAFIA Ransomware attacks. The infection uses OpenSSL file to encrypt files using the AES+256 algorithm. Our researchers warn that if you discover encrypted files, you need to shut down your computer immediately. If you are lucky, you might be able to stop the infection before it encrypts all files. When files are encrypted, the “.MAFIA” extension is added to their names. The infection also creates one file with this extension (“information.MAFIA”), which represented the message from cyber criminals. Once you discover all this, you might rush to remove the infection, but you have to stay calm so as not to make any wrong moves.

Besides encrypting files and attaching a unique extension to their names, Korean MAFIA Ransomware also does one unexpected thing. It executes “sc stop AppCheck” command to stop AppCheck, which is an anti-malware program marketed in Korea. It appears that the infection is trying to protect itself against premature removal. Unfortunately, if you delete Korean MAFIA Ransomware after all files are encrypted, you will not restore them. The good news is that not all is lost. It appears that a decryptor created by malware analysts exists, and you can use it to free all of the corrupted files without having to interact with cyber criminals at all. Make sure you do not install a bogus decryptor because that could lead to bigger problems. If you cannot find the decryptor capable of decrypting Korean MAFIA Ransomware, post a comment below, and we will assist you. This is not a usual thing. In most cases, the victims of file-encrypting ransomware have to say goodbye to their files, and if they are not backed up, that means that personal photos, videos, documents, and other kinds of files are lost for good. Needless to say, backing up files is crucial.

You must remove Korean MAFIA Ransomware, there is no question about that. However, you want to check your options first, and you want to see if or not you can recover your files. Hopefully, you can, using a free file decryptor that malware researchers are promoting. If you cannot recover your files, maybe you can restore them from backup? It is very important to back up copies of your most personal and valued files online or using external drives because there are thousands of infections that can corrupt them, and you can always lose them due to damage or theft of the device. While the decryption of files might be most important for you, you must not forget to delete Korean MAFIA Ransomware. Removing this threat manually might not be easy, which is why we recommend employing anti-malware software to help you out. Keep this software installed to provide you with 24/7 protection, and don’t forget to back up new files.

Korean MAFIA Ransomware Removal

1. Tap Ctrl+Alt+Delete and select Start Task Manager.
2. Go to the Processes tab and look for malicious processes.
3. If you think you find a malicious process, right-click and choose Open file location to find the malicious .exe file.
4. Terminate malicious processes and Delete malicious .exe files.
5. Delete the file called information.MAFIA (should be created where the launcher is).
6. Empty Recycle Bin and then perform a full system scan using a trusted malware scanner.