Remove Masok File Virus

What is file encoding malware

Masok File Virus file-encrypting malware, also known as ransomware, will encode your data. It is a very serious infection that can permanently prevent you from accessing your data. What is more, infection can happen very easily, thus making file encrypting malware one of the most damaging malicious software out there. Infection may occur through spam emails, malicious ads or fake downloads. As soon as the data encoding malware is done encrypting your files, you will get a ransom note, asking for money in exchange for a tool that would supposedly decrypt your files. Depending on which file encrypting malicious program you have, the money demanded will be different. Giving in is not recommended, no matter how little you are requested to pay. Think about whether you will actually get your data back after payment, considering there is nothing stopping crooks from just taking your money. It would not be shocking if you were left with encrypted data, and there would be plenty more like you. Backup is a far better investment, since you wouldn’t lose your files if this were to reoccur. From USBs to cloud storage, there are many backup options out there, you just have to select one. If backup was made prior to your computer becoming contaminated, data recovery will be achievable after you erase Masok File Virus. This is not likely to be the last time malware will infect your machine, so you need to be ready. If you want your device to be malware-free, you’ll have to learn about malware and how to avoid them.

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How does ransomware spread

Users typically corrupt their systems with ransomware via infected email attachments, engaging with malicious ads and obtaining programs from sources they shouldn’t. More sophisticated methods are not as common.

If you remember downloading a strange attachment from a seemingly real email in the spam folder, that may be how the ransomware managed to get in. Crooks add an infected file to an email, which gets sent to hundreds or even thousands of users. We’re not really surprised that people open the attachments, considering that crooks occasionally put in a decent amount of work to make the emails rather convincing, mentioning money-related issues and similar sensitive topics, which users are likely to panic about. In addition to errors in grammar, if the sender, who ought to definitely know your name, uses Dear User/Customer/Member and strongly encourages you to open the file added, you should be careful. Your name would be put into the email automatically if it was a legitimate company whose email you need to open. Don’t be surprised if you see names like Amazon or PayPal used, as people are more likely to lower their guard if they see a familiar name. It’s also likely that you engaged with some dangerous advert when on a dubious web page, or obtained something from a suspicious web page. Be very careful about what adverts you press on, particularly when on suspicious sites. And use only official web pages when it comes to downloads. Sources like adverts and pop-ups are infamous for being dangerous sources, so never download anything from them. Programs commonly update themselves, but if manual update was necessary, you would be alerted through the program, not the browser.

What does it do?

It’s not impossible for ransomware to permanently encrypt files, which is why it’s such a harmful threat to have. File encryption does not take long, a data encrypting malicious software has a list of targets and locates all of them quite quickly. Strange file extensions will appear added to all affected files, and they’ll probably indicate the name of ransomware. The reason why your files might be permanently lost is because strong encryption algorithms might be used for the encryption process, and may be impossible to break them. When all target files have been locked, a ransom note ought to appear, and it should explain how you should proceed. The creators/spreaders of the data encrypting malicious software will offer you a decryption program, which you will evidently have to pay for, and that’s not recommended. Crooks could just take your money without helping you decrypt data. The ransom money would also probably go towards financing future ransomware or other malware activities. And, more and more people will become attracted to the business which is predicted to have made $1 billion in 2016. We suggest you consider investing the demanded money into some kind of backup option. And your files wouldn’t be endangered if this type of threat entered your computer again. Erase Masok File Virus if you suspect it is still present, instead of complying with the demands. If you become familiar with how these infections spread, you ought to learn to avoid them in the future.

Masok File Virus removal

If you want to fully eliminate the infection, you will have to acquire malicious program removal software, if it’s not already present on your device. You might accidentally end up harming your computer if you attempt to manually uninstall Masok File Virus yourself, so we do not suggest proceeding by yourself. Using anti-malware software would be a safer choice because you would not be risking damaging your computer. Malicious threat removal tools are made to eliminate Masok File Virus and all other similar infections, so it shouldn’t cause issues. If you scroll down, you can find instructions to help you, if you aren’t sure about how to proceed. Sadly, those programs cannot help you recover your data, they will merely get rid of the threat. However, if the ransomware is decryptable, malware specialists might release a free decryptor.

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Learn how to remove Masok File Virus from your computer

• Step 1. Remove Masok File Virus using Safe Mode with Networking.
• Step 2. Remove Masok File Virus using System Restore
• Step 3. Recover your data

Step 1. Remove Masok File Virus using Safe Mode with Networking.

• a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Networking.
• b) Step 2. Remove Masok File Virus.

a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Networking.

For Windows 7/Vista/XP

1. Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options appears.
3. Choose Safe Mode with Networking

For Windows 8/10 users

1. Press the power button that appears at the Windows login screen. Press and hold Shift. Click Restart.
2. Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart.
3. Choose Enable Safe Mode with Networking.

b) Step 2. Remove Masok File Virus.

You will now need to open your browser and download some kind of anti-malware software. Choose a trustworthy one, install it and have it scan your computer for malicious threats. When the ransomware is found, remove it. If, for some reason, you can't access Safe Mode with Networking, go with another option.

Step 2. Remove Masok File Virus using System Restore

• a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
• b) Step 2. Restore files and settings.

a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

For Windows 7/Vista/XP

1. Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options appears.
3. Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

For Windows 8/10 users

1. Press the power button that appears at the Windows login screen. Press and hold Shift. Click Restart.
2. Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart.
3. Choose Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

b) Step 2. Restore files and settings.

1. You will need to type in cd restore in the window that appears. Press Enter.
2. Type in rstrui.exe and again, press Enter.
3. A window will pop-up and you should press Next. Choose a restore point and press Next again.
4. Press Yes.

While this should have taken care of the ransomware, you might want to download anti-malware just to be sure no other threats are lurking.  

Step 3. Recover your data

• a) Using Data Recovery Pro to recover encrypted files.
• b) Restore files through Windows Previous Versions
• c) Using Shadow Explorer to recover files

While backup is essential, there is still quite a few users who do not have it. If you are one of them, you can try the below provided methods and you just might be able to recover files.

a) Using Data Recovery Pro to recover encrypted files.

1. Download Data Recovery Pro, preferably from a trustworthy website.
2. Scan your device for recoverable files.
3. Recover them.

b) Restore files through Windows Previous Versions

If you had System Restore enabled, you can recover files through Windows Previous Versions.

1. Find a file you want to recover.
2. Right-click on it.
3. Select Properties and then Previous versions.
4. Pick the version of the file you want to recover and press Restore.

c) Using Shadow Explorer to recover files

If you are lucky, the ransomware did not delete your shadow copies. They are made by your system automatically for when system crashes.

1. Go to the official website (shadowexplorer.com) and acquire the Shadow Explorer application.
2. Set up and open it.
3. Press on the drop down menu and pick the disk you want.
4. If folders are recoverable, they will appear there. Press on the folder and then Export.

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