Guide To Delete Maysomware Ransomware And Decrypt “.maysomware” files

 

Facts Worth To Know About Maysomware Ransomware

Maysomware Ransomware is another variant of infamous May ransomware that identified by malware researchers on the May 19th 2017. Similar to its predecessor, it has been specifically designed to encrypt data and demand victim to pay ransom fee for getting a decryption tool. It has the ability to spread among all version of Windows OS including Windows Server 2000, Sever 2005, XP, NT, Me, Server 2008, Vista, 7, 8, 10 and so on by using several deceptive and tricky ways. The notable thing about such an infection is that it adds ".locked" and ".maysomware" suffixes at the end of the filenames. It is also classified as a mid-tier crypto threat that behaves the same way as many other functions of its class.

Dissemination Strategies Used By Maysomware Ransomware

Being a member of ransomware family, Maysomware Ransomware uses several deceptive and tricky ways to attack PC but the most common distribution channels are listed below :

1. Downloading and installing of Freeware and shareware packages.
2. Opening of spam emails or junk mail attachments that arrived from unknown sources or locations.
3. Sharing file over the P2P network.
4. Playing online games.
5. Visiting of hacked sites and much more.

Working Method of Maysomware Ransomware

After intruding inside the PC successfully scans the infected machine deeply for the available disks. Before proceeding the encipher procedure, it makes the lits if targeted data containers. This variant of ransomware is able to infect all types of file format including video, images, audios, PDFs, databases, Excels etc. It appends all stored file by appending ".maysomware" suffix that belong to the enciphered data containers. Once completed the encryption procedure, it throws ransom message in html and txt file entitled as "Restore_maysomware_files.html" and "Restore_your_files.txt". Both includes the encryption information and instruction on how to get files back.

File Recovery Method of Maysomware Ransomware

Most of the Computer users easily get agreed to pay ransom fee, if you are also one of them then you need to think twice. Before paying ransom fee, you have to know that there is no any guarantee provided by its con artists that you will get the free decryption key even paying off the ransom amount. Thus, there is no need to make a deal with remote attacker. File recovery is possible using backup copy but if you have not then you should delete Maysomware Ransomware from your compromised machine immediately.

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What To Do If Your PC Get Infected By Maysomware 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 Maysomware 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 Maysomware 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 Maysomware 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\[Maysomware Ransomware]

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\[Maysomware 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 Maysomware 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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