Mogranos Ransomware

Receiving threats like Mogranos Ransomware is something that users who keep valuable data on their computers are trying to avoid. That is because the malicious application enciphers files on a system and makes them unusable. As a consequence, hackers behind the malware have a reason to demand their victims to pay a ransom. In exchange, they may offer to send a victim his unique decryption key and decryption software. Unfortunately, even if the threat’s creators promise to provide with necessary decryption tools, it does not mean they will do so in reality. Meaning, there is a possibility that some users could get scammed. Naturally, not everyone may want to risk their money, in which case, we recommend ignoring the ransom note, erasing Mogranos Ransomware, and restoring encrypted files from backup copies if you have them. To learn more about the malicious application and how to remove it, you should check the rest of this article as well as the instructions available below it.

First, you may want to know how threats like Mogranos Ransomware get in their targeted computers. Our researchers say that it is likely that the malware’s victims could be random. For instance, the cybercriminals could send the malicious application’s installers to random email addresses found on the Internet, dark web, etc. The emails may contain an infected attachment or a link leading to the threat’s installer. Thus, a computer could get infected after opening an attached file or clicking on a provided link. No doubt, users who wish to protect their systems against such threats should never interact with suspicious files or links. For example, data received via Spam, from unknown senders, unreliable websites, or pop-ups and other questionable advertisements, etc. Also, it is highly advisable to scan all untrustworthy files with a reliable antimalware tool before opening them to make sure they are safe.

Users who accidentally launch threats like Mogranos Ransomware may not realize their systems became infected until they notice the malware’s displayed ransom note. The malicious application should start encrypting a user’s pictures, photos, documents, and other personal files soon after it gets in. Each encrypted file ought to get a second extension called .mogranos, for example, picture.jpg.mogranos. Afterward, marked files become unreadable, and users should be unable to open them. At this point, the malicious application ought to show a ransom note called _readme.txt. The message it ought to carry should say: “ATTENTION! Don't worry, you can return all your files!” As reassuring as the message inside of the note may sound, you should not forget there are no guarantees the hackers will hold on to their end of the bargain. They could start demanding more money or find other reasons not to deliver the promised decryption tools. Consequently, we advise not to trust Mogranos Ransomware’s developers blindly.

The sum the malware’s creators wish to receive does not look small either as they claim it is 490 US dollars with a 50 percent discount. Meaning, the whole ransom is 980 US dollars. As usual, hackers expect to receive it in Bitcoins. However, Mogranos Ransomware’s ransom note does not mention the hackers’ behind it Bitcoin wallet’s address. Apparently, victims have to learn it for themselves by contacting cybercriminals via email or Telegram. Naturally, if you do not want to risk losing your money in vain, we advise against contacting the hackers or paying a ransom. If you do not want to deal with such people and risk losing your money in vain, we recommend removing Mogranos Ransomware and restoring enciphered data from backup copies.

To get rid of Mogranos Ransomware manually, you should check your system and locate files that could belong to the malware. Next, you should erase such data with no hesitation. Of course, it might be easier to install a reliable antimalware tool, scan your computer with it, and then use its provided removal button to eliminate all identified threats at the same time. Granted, you have any questions about the deletion process or Mogranos Ransomware, you should leave us a message at the end of this page.

Erase Mogranos Ransomware

1. Click Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
2. Choose Task Manager and select Processes.
3. Find a process belonging to the threat.
4. Mark it and click End Task.
5. Exit Task Manager.
6. Click Win+E.
7. Find these paths:
   %TEMP%
   %USERPROFILE%\Downloads
   %USERPROFILE%\Desktop
8. Locate the malicious application’s launcher (some suspicious file downloaded before the infection appeared).
9. Right-click it and select Delete.
10. Find a file called _readme.txt, right-click it, and choose Delete.
11. Exit File Explorer.
12. Empty Recycle Bin.
13. Restart the computer.