Remove Mimic Ransomware

About Mimic Ransomware

Mimic Ransomware will lock your files and request that you pay for their decryptor. Due to how ransomware acts, it’s highly dangerous to catch the infection. Ransomware doesn’t target all files but actually looks for specific file types. Ransomware targets specific files, and those are files that hold the most worth to victims. A decryption key is needed to unlock the files but only the people responsible for this ransomware have it. Do keep in mind, however that people researching malware sometimes release free decryption utilities, if they can crack the ransomware. If backup is not available and you have no other option, your best option may be to wait for that free decryptor.

Once file encryption is finished, you will find a ransom note either on your desktop or in folders containing encrypted files. The note will explain what happened to your files and how you may restore them. It should not surprise you but it’s not recommended to pay criminals anything. Criminals taking your money and not helping you with file recovery is not a surprising scenario. It is very likely your money would go towards future malicious software. Seeing as you’re considering paying cyber criminals, perhaps purchasing backup would be a better decision. You just have to uninstall Mimic Ransomware if you do have backup.

Fake updates and spam emails were probably used to distribute the ransomware. We are so sure about this because those methods are the most popular.

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How is Mimic Ransomware spread

Though your device might get contaminated in many ways, the most likely way you got it was via spam email or bogus update. If you remember opening an attachment that came with a spam email, we recommend you be more careful. Before opening an attached file, a cautious email check is required. Usually, senders use known company names since it would lower people’ guard. They could claim to be Amazon, and that they are emailing you a receipt for a purchase you won’t recall making. If the sender is who they say they are, checking that won’t be difficult. You simply have to check if the email address matches any real ones used by the company. What we also recommend you use is a trustworthy program to scan the added file before you open it.

If it wasn’t spam email, fake software updates could be to blame. Dubious websites are the most probable place where you might have encountered the fake update alerts. For some people, when the bogus update offers pop up in advert or banner form, they look legitimate. It’s highly doubtful anyone familiar with how updates work will ever engage with them, however. You ought to never download updates or programs from suspicious sources, specifically ones like advertisements. If you have automatic updates turned on, software will update automatically, but if you have to manually update something, you’ll be notified via the application itself.

What does this malware do

In case it hasn’t been clear enough, your files have been locked by ransomware. While you may not have necessarily noticed this happening, but the encryption process began soon after the malware file was opened. Files that were affected will have an extension added to them, which will help you figure out which files have been locked. Your files were encrypted using a complex encryption algorithm, so don’t bother trying to open them. The ransom note, which could be found either on your desktop or in folders containing encrypted files, should explain what happened to your files and how you can restore them. All ransom notes look essentially identical, they first explain that your files have been locked, request for that you pay and then threaten you with removing files permanently if a payment is not made. It is possible that criminals behind this ransomware have the only way to restore files but despite that, it’s not suggested to pay the ransom. It’s unlikely that the people accountable for your file encryption will feel any obligation to help you after you make the payment. We also wouldn’t be shocked if you hackers targeted you particularly because they know you were willing to pay once.

It may be the case that you’ve uploaded at least some of your files somewhere, so look into that. Because malicious software researchers sometimes create free decryptors, if one isn’t available now, back up your locked files for when/if it is. Whichever option you pick, you will still have to erase Mimic Ransomware.

No matter if your files are restorable this time, from this moment on, you must regularly back up your files. You might jeopardize your files again if you do not. In order to keep your files safe, you’ll have to buy backup, and there are several options available, some more expensive than others.

Ways to eliminate Mimic Ransomware

Unless you actually know what you are doing, manual removal isn’t for you. To eliminate the malware use anti-malware program, unless you are willing to risk doing harm to your device. The malware could prevent you from successfully running the anti-malware program, in which case you need to boot your device in Safe Mode. Scan your system, and when it is identified, remove Mimic Ransomware. Regrettably, anti-malware program won’t be able to aid you with file decryption, it will just uninstall the ransomware.

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Learn how to remove Mimic Ransomware from your computer

• Step 1. Remove Mimic Ransomware using Safe Mode with Networking.
• Step 2. Remove Mimic Ransomware using System Restore
• Step 3. Recover your data

Step 1. Remove Mimic Ransomware using Safe Mode with Networking.

• a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Networking.
• b) Step 2. Remove Mimic Ransomware.

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 Mimic Ransomware.

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 Mimic Ransomware 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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