MRCR1 Ransomware Removal Report

Description About MRCR1 Ransomware

 

MRCR1 is newly explored ransomware which after sneaking inside the PC displays a greeting message for the Christmas celebration and also intimates users about the file encryption. Owing to this feature of messaging it is also known as Merry X-Mas ransomware. The affected files or data gets attached with .PEGS1, .MRCR1 or .RARE1 extensions. When the encryption process gets over then a ransom note explaining the entire occurrence along with the demanded ransom is professed. The files appear in HTML file format named as YOUR_FILES_ARE_DEAD.HTA. Further the victim is instructed to make contact with the developers through “@comodosecuriy” telegram or “[email protected]” email. The victims are asked to pay around 500 to 1500$ in Bitcoins within the scheduled time of four days for having decryption key to make access to your encrypted files. Files with extensions .3ds, .7z, .docx, .dot, .gif and other files like documents, pdf, photos, music and databases have been found under high risk of encryption by  MRCR1 Ransomware. Although this Ransomware only encrypt the files but your files don’t get erased or damaged.

The ransom note states following

How MRCR1 Ransomware intrude your PC

MRCR1 Ransomware arrives inside the PC by getting a clear way through detrimental attachments with emails which may exist in the face of RAR, ZIP and un-archived DOCX-Files which carries trouble causing components or macros. Apart from this, MRCR1 Ransomware travels smoothly inside the PC with the support of users itself when they visit websites holding java script codes, exploit kits, and spam bots. The presence of loopholes in system security is also one the reason behind  invasion of MRCR1 Ransomware inside PC.

What happens when MRCR1 Ransomware gets onto the PC

• MRCR1 Ransomware after getting inside the PC encrypts your files and data and makes these inaccessible for you.
• They compels victimized users to pay ransom and that is within the fixed time of four days.
• MRCR1 Ransomware  gets connected with its command and control server with an objective to know about configuration data and also another important details of your computer.
• It introduces changes in computer’s setting so that it may be in function itself when PC starts up.
• MRCR1 Ransomware must be removed instantly as it is capable of elevating various troubles for your PC.

File recovery procedure For MRCR1 Ransomware encryption

 â€‹Recover your file with Shadow Explorer

 

• First of all download Shadow Explorer.
• Now make right-click on the file ShadowExplorer and select Extract all option.>
• Thereafter you have to run ShadowExplorer.exe.
• In Next step observe the left corner, here you have the option to select desired hard drive and recent option.
• Now you can have the list of files on the right side, select one file and make right click on it. Also choose Export option.

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Remove MRCR1 Ransomware From Your PC

Step 1: Remove MRCR1 Ransomware in Safe Mode with Command Prompt

• First of all disconnect your PC with network connection.
• Click restart button and keep pressing F8 key regularly while system restart.

• You will see “Windows Advanced Options Menu” on your computer screen.

• Select “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” and press Enter key.

• You must login your computer with Administrator account for full privilege.

• Once the Command Prompt appears then type rstrui.exe and press Enter

• Now follow the prompts on your screen to complete system restore.

Step 2: Remove MRCR1 Ransomware using MSConfig in Safe Mode:

• Power off your computer and restart again.
• While booting press the “F8 key” continuously to open “Windows Advanced Options Menu”.

• Use the arrow keys to select “Safe Mode” option and press Enter key.

• Once system get started go to Start menu. Type “msconfig” in the search box and launch the application.

• Go to the Startup tab and look for files from %AppData% or %Temp% folders using rundll32.exe. See an example below:

C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe C:\Users\username\appdata\local\temp\regepqzf.dll,H1N1

• Disable all the malicious entries and save the changes.
• Now restart your computer normally.

Step 3 : Kill Malicious Process Related To MRCR1 Ransomware

• Press Alt+Ctrl+Del buttons together.

• It will open the Task manager on your screen.
• Go to Process Tab and find MRCR1 Ransomware related process.
• Click the End Process Now button to stop the running process.

Step 4 : Remove MRCR1 Ransomware Virus From Registry Entry

• Press “Windows + R” key together to open Run Box.

• Type “regedit” and click OK button.

• Find and remove MRCR1 Ransomware related entries.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\Run

Now hopefully you have completely removed the MRCR1 Ransomware virus from your computer. If you are still get ransom message from the threat or unable to access your files, then it means that virus still remain into your computer. In such situation you don’t have any other option except removing this virus using any powerful malware removal tool.

Whereas if you have any backup of your infected or encrypted files, then you can also reinstall your Windows OS. This will erase all your files and data as along with the MRCR1 Ransomware infection. You will get a completely empty computer system with no files. Now you can use your backup to get your files. If you don’t have any backup then using malware removal tool is a better option for you.

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