How To Uninstall MMM Ransomware From Win (7/8/10)

 

MMM Ransomware : Complete Overview

Being announced on August 14th, 2017 by cyber security community, MMM Ransomware has been confirmed as a perilous infection for the Windows PC crafted by potent cyber crooks to trick rookie PC users and then generate huge amount of illegal revenue from them. It though previously was suspected to be a successful version of the HiddenTear open-source Ransomware, but later on got disapproved. This infection has been notified incorporating enhanced cryptographic algorithms to encipher data securely. It do includes capability of posing harm to almost all types of most used file formats such as image, audio, video, databases and office documents.

Experts have reported MMM Ransomware utilizing AES cipher technique to the targeted files directly for changing their respective structures while RSA cipher to the decryption key which is required to restore access to the enciphered content on the compromised drives. It while carrying out encryption onto the targeted files, appends '.0x009d8a' extension onto their end and trans-code the 'Sample.png' to 'Sample.png.0x009d8a'. Analysts have notified this malicious program deleting it's traces and only leaving the file namely 'RESTORE_0x009d8a_FILES.html' at the victimized desktop. This file usually includes notification stating that victims are required to make payment of 1.2 Bitcoin (`5105 USD/4347 EUR) within six days or otherwise the decryption key will be deleted for forever, rendering the enciphered files inaccessible for forever.

The notification by MMM Ransomware reads the following :

However, experts does not encourages to pay the asked ransom as it is not guaranteed to result in a favorable outcome. Thus, in a case if has got compromised by MMM Ransomware, kindly only focus on it's permanent uninstallation from the system as it is the only means possible to the decryption of the victimized files.

Proliferation of MMM Ransomware

• MMM Ransomware usually gets distributed among the targeted PC through spam email messages pretending of being legitimate. Thus, it is suggested not to open any email send from unknown sources.
• Downloading freeware programs from anonymous domain and installing them in the system with careless attitude also leads to the silent perforation of this malicious infection inside system.
• Unauthenticated file sharing, playing online games, using contaminated peripheral devices for transferring data from one system plays a very crucial role in the invasion of this particular ransomware infection inside system.

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What To Do If Your PC Get Infected By MMM Ransomware

The ransomware infection has been mainly designed with the purpose to scare users and trick their money. It take your files on hostage and demand ransom to return your important data. But now the question is what you can do when your system got infected by MMM Ransomware virus? Here are some option that you can use to get rid of this nasty infection.

Don’t Panic – Well the first thing is Don’t panic and then completely check out your system for any working files. If you got any working files then copy it to USB drive.

Pay Ransom – Other option is you can pay the ransom and wait to get your files back. (really a bad option)

Use Backup – Clean you entire system files, remove the infection completely from your PC and restore your files with any backup.

Remove Infection – You can also delete MMM Ransomware virus using malware removal tool and remove all the infected files. You can later recover all your data by using any data recovery tool. (In case you don’t have backup of your files.) – Recommended Method.

Reinstall Windows – The last option is reinstall your Windows OS. It will completely remove all your data as well as infection. You will get a completely new infection free PC.

How To Remove MMM Ransomware Virus From Your PC

Step 1 – Boot your computer in Safe mode.

Step 2 – Remove the infected registry entry files.

• Click Windows Flag and R button together.

• Type “regedit” and click OK button

• Find and delete following entries.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREsupWPM

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesWpm

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain “Default_Page_URL”

HKEY_LOCAL_Machine\Software\Classes\[MMM Ransomware]

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\[MMM Ransomware]

Step 3 – Remove From msconfig

• Click Windows + R buttons simultaneously.

• Type msconfig and press Enter

• Go to Startup tab and uncheck all entries from unknown manufacturer.

Step 4 – Restart your computer normally.

Check your computer now. If the virus has gone then you can start using your computer. If the infection still remains then head to the next step.

Step 5 – System Restore

• Insert Windows installation disk to CD drive and restart your PC.
• While system startup, keep pressing F8 or F12 key to get boot options.
• Now select the boot from CD drive option to start your computer.
• Then after you will get the System Recovery Option on your screen.
• Select the System Restore option from the list.
• Choose a nearest system restore point when your PC was not infected.
• Now follow the option on your screen to Restore your computer.

If the above manual methods didn’t removed MMM Ransomware virus then you have only option to remove infection using a malware removal tool. It is last and the only option that can easily and safely remove this nasty threat from your computer.

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