Master Ransomware Removal & ‘.MASTER’ File Recovery Method (Free Instruction)

Master Ransomware: Essential Information

 

BTCware virus developers have released Master Ransomware that appends “[[email protected]].master,” “.[[email protected]].master” and “.[[email protected]].master” suffixes to encoded files and demands ransom fee via Bitcoin base account. You find detailed information and instruction in a file dropped on your desktop and named as “!#_RESTORE_FILES_#!.” This encoder virus is undoubtedly programmed to make use of a sophisticated cipher in order to encipher your important files and generate extremely secured Private key (also known as Decryption key or Unlock Password). Since, the key will be minimum 128-bit long you won't be able you break it out. At the time of writing, there was no free decryptor released by AV vendors against Master Ransomware. Hence, there is only two ways to retrieve your files. First, either you pay off ransom to threat actors and hope to receive Private key via email or you can utilize alternative options – Professional Data Recovery software or System Restore.

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According to freelance security experts contacting Master file encoder virus is not risk free. There is a high possibility that they would purloin your Banking credentials without your awareness. Next day you wake up and find that your Account is hacked and all of yours savings are gone. Though, you should avoid getting in touch with threat actors while you can retrieve your files using alternative options safely. Furthermore, you should know that there are few universal decryptor programs released by various AV vendors that can be used for decoding your files. We suggest you to give it a try instead making ransom payment.

Infiltration Methods Used by Master Ransomware

Initial inspection allowed us to know that just like other infamous ransomware Master virus is also using email services to target potential victims around the globe. In fact, they use varieties of social engineering tactics lure Windows users into clicking attachments and shady links. Attachments may include macro enabled document, exploit kit, payload or trojan droppers upon execution any of them will compromise your computer and downloads components of the Master Ransomware without permission.

Thus, you should not double click spam email attachments. If you see such emails, move it to trash folder immediately. Most importantly, keep your Antivirus software up-to-date and activate always. You should always keep a fair backup copy of your files in order to prevent data loss. Now, we're presenting Master Ransomware removal and data recovery guide below:

Free Scan your Windows PC to detect Master Ransomware

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What To Do If Your PC Get Infected By Master 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 Master 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 Master 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 Master Ransomware Virus From Your PC

Step 1Boot your computer in Safe mode.

Step 2 – Remove the infected registry entry files.

  • Click Windows Flag and R button together.

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  • Type “regedit” and click OK button

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  • Find and delete following entries.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREsupWPM

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesWpm

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain “Default_Page_URL”

HKEY_LOCAL_Machine\Software\Classes\[Master Ransomware]

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

Step 3 – Remove From msconfig

  • Click Windows + R buttons simultaneously.

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  • Type msconfig and press Enter

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

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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 Master 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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