Mpaj Ransomware

Mpaj Ransomware is a dangerous computer infection from the STOP Ransomware family. The good news is that it might be possible to restore some of your files that were encrypted by this infection. Nevertheless, you shouldn’t let your guard down. It is important that you remove Mpaj Ransomware from your system as soon as possible as this infection will continue to terrorize you until you do so. Also, it would be a good idea to learn more about ransomware infections and their distribution methods so that you could avoid getting infected with similar stuff in the future.

If you have been following the ransomware news for quite a while now, you probably know that there are multiple infections from the STOP Ransomware family out there. Also, it is possible to say that Mpaj Ransomware is very similar to Opqz Ransomware, Mado Ransomware, Npsk Ransomware, and many other programs that came from the same group of infections. All these programs come with the same ransom note that require you to contact the criminals in order to receive a decryption key. However, no matter what you do, you should see to it that you refrain from transferring the ransom to these crooks.

So, how does Mpaj Ransomware enter your system? Well, this is a perpetual question about ransomware infections, but the truth is that they tend to utilize the same distribution patterns over and over again. Therefore, it is very likely that you downloaded and installed the installer file for this intruder on your own. The installer file for Mpaj Ransomware might come with spam email that you have received recently. Spam emails that distribute ransomware often look like legitimate notifications from reliable companies. Also, the attached files might look like PDF or MS Excel documents that users deal with every day. As a result, users might open such documents without any second thought, and the likes of Mpaj Ransomware would easily enter their systems.

Aside from deleting all the spam emails and ignoring social engineering messages you receive from unknown parties; you should also consider scanning the received files with a reliable security tool. If you were to scan all the files that you receive, the security tool would recognize potential threats, and you would avoid malicious infections.

On the other hand, what happens when Mpaj Ransomware enters the target system? Well, then you have the entire palette of ransomware infection experience. Of course, upon the infection, this program will scan your system looking for the files it can encrypt. The program will encrypt most of your personal files. If Mpaj Ransomware uses an OFFLINE encryption key, the public decryption tool developed by Emisoft should be able to decrypt the files that were locked up by the offline key. On the other hand, if Mpaj Ransomware uses an online encryption key, you may have to look for other ways to restore your files.

Once the encryption is complete, Mpaj Ransomware drops a ransom note that is there to tell you what to do next. Of course, we repeat it again, but you should never do what the ransom note says. Here’s an extract from the note:

Don’t worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like photos, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.

The note goes on to say that you must pay for the decryption tool and that you must use the email address in the note to contact the people behind Mpaj Ransomware. Please note that contacting these criminals would not solve anything. It is far more important to invest in a licensed antispyware tool that will help you remove Mpaj Ransomware from your system for good.

Also, if you have a file backup, you can just delete the encrypted files and transfer healthy copies back into your system. But don’t forget that you have to remove the infection first! Finally, do not hesitate to address a local professional if you feel that you need help in dealing with this infection. Ransomware threats are no joke, and you should treat this issue seriously.

How to Remove Mpaj Ransomware

1. Delete the most recent files from Desktop.
2. Remove the most recent files from the Downloads folder.
3. Press Win+R and enter %TEMP%. Click OK.
4. Delete the most recent files from the directory.
5. Press Win+R and type %LOCALAPPDATA%. Press OK.
6. Delete the folder with a long random name.
7. Scan your computer with the SpyHunter free scanner.