Unlock Files – MUSLAT Ransomware

Is this a severe infection

MUSLAT Ransomware is categorized as ransomware, a file-encrypting kind of malicious program. It’s not a minor infection since it could leave your data permanently encrypted. Additionally, infecting your system is very easy, therefore making data encrypting malware one of the most harmful malicious software out there. If you have recently opened a strange email attachment, clicked on a dubious advert or downloaded an ‘update’ promoted on some shady web page, that is how it contaminated your system. After data is successfully encrypted, it will ask that you pay a ransom for a for a way to decrypt files. The sum you are requested to pay will possibly differ depending on the type of data encoding malicious software has infiltrated your device, but should range from $50 to possibly thousands of dollars. Whether you are requested for a lot of money, or a insignificant amount, giving into the demands is not recommended. Take into account that these are criminals you are dealing with and they can simply take your money giving nothing in return. If you take the time to look into it, you’ll certainly find accounts of users not recovering files, even after paying. It would be a better idea to get backup with that money. There are plenty of options, and we are certain you’ll find one best matching your needs. If you had backup prior to infection, file restoration will be possible after you uninstall MUSLAT Ransomware. You will happen upon malware like this all over, and you will possibly get infected again, so you have to be prepared for it. In order to protect a system, one should always be on the lookout for possible threats, becoming familiar with their spread methods.

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File encoding malware spread methods

A lot of file encoding malware rely on the most basic spread ways, which include spam email attachments and corrupted adverts/downloads. Seldom, however, users get infected using more sophisticated methods.

Remember if you have recently gotten a strange email with an attachment, which you downloaded. Once the corrupted file is opened, the data encrypting malicious software will be able to start the encryption process. Those emails may be written in a convincing way, normally containing topics such as money, which is why people open them in the first place. The use of basic greetings (Dear Customer/Member), strong pressure to open the file attached, and obvious mistakes in grammar are what you need to be caution of when dealing with emails that contain files. If the email was from a company whose services you use, they would have automatically inserted your name into the email, instead of a general greeting. It ought to also be said that crooks like to use big names such as Amazon, PayPal, etc so that users are less suspicious. It may have also been the case that you engaged with an infected ad when on a suspicious page, or downloaded something from a source that you ought to have avoided. If you are someone who interacts with ads while visiting weird websites, it is not really shocking that you got your system contaminated. It’s probable you obtained the ransomware hidden as something else on an untrustworthy download platform, which is why you’re better off using official sources. Keep in mind that you ought to never acquire anything, whether programs or an update, from pop-up or any other kinds of advertisements. If a program was needed to be updated, it would notify you through the program itself, and not via your browser, and usually they update without your interference anyway.

What happened to your files?

It’s not impossible for ransomware to permanently encode data, which is why it’s such a harmful threat to have. The ransomware has a list of files types it would target, and their encryption will take a very short time. All encrypted files will have an extension attached to them. The reason why your files may be permanently lost is because some ransomware use strong encryption algorithms for the encoding process, and it’s not always possible to break them. If you are confused about what has happened, everything will become clear when a ransom note appears. The ransom note will contain information about how to purchase the decryptor, but consider everything carefully before you opt to do as crooks request. You are dealing with hackers, and they may just take your money giving you nothing in exchange. You would also support cyber criminal’s projects, in addition to likely money loss. And, people will increasingly become attracted to the already very profitable business, which allegedly made $1 billion in 2016 alone. A better investment would be a backup option, which would store copies of your files if something happened to the original. And if a similar threat hijack your computer, you would not be risking losing files again. If you have decided to not put up with the demands, you will have to uninstall MUSLAT Ransomware if you believe it to still be inside the device. And attempt to familiarize with how these types of infections are spread, so that this doesn’t occur.

MUSLAT Ransomware elimination

Malicious program removal software will need to be employed to remove the threat, if it is still somewhere on your device. If you’re reading this, chances are, you’re not the most computer-savvy person, which means you could damage your system if you try to eliminate MUSLAT Ransomware yourself. A wiser option would be to implement valid malware elimination software. The tool should erase MUSLAT Ransomware, if it’s still present, as those programs are developed for taking care of such threats. If you come across some kind of issue, or aren’t sure about where to start, scroll down for instructions. Take into consideration that the utility cannot help you recover your files, all it’ll do is make sure the infection is gone. In some cases, however, malware researchers are able to release a free decryption utility, so occasionally check.

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Learn how to remove MUSLAT Ransomware from your computer

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

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

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