Do you know what MGS Ransomware is?
If you leave your remote access enabled at all times, or if the remote desktop login password can be guessed, MGS Ransomware is one of the many malicious infections that you could face. It comes from the Crysis/Dharma Ransomware family, and other threats that belong to it include Wal Ransomware, Zatrov Ransomware, Vesrato Ransomware, and Masodas Ransomware. All of them could gain access to your operating system illegally, and so you must secure your remote access connections. You also need to be cautious about the emails you receive and interact with because the launcher of this threat could be introduced to you as a harmless file attachment as well. Hopefully, your personal files have not been corrupted by this malware yet, and you can secure your system, but if you need to remove MGS Ransomware, we suggest taking care of it as soon as possible.
Once MGS Ransomware slithers in, it encrypts files. By changing the data within the file, the infection ensures that you cannot read it. To make it obvious which files are encrypted, the threat adds the “.id-{ID code}.[mrcrypt@cock.li].MGS” extension, which is unique for every victim because the ID code included is unique. Once files are encrypted and cannot be read, the messages start appearing. One of the messages is delivered using a file named “RETURN FILES.txt.” According to it, you need to email mrcrypt@cock.li or mr.crypt@tutanota.com to get information on how to get your files “returned” to you. Of course, this message does not really explain much about the attack, which is why MGS Ransomware also launches a window entitled “mrcrypt@cock.li.” The message represented via this window informs that a ransom must be paid for a decryptor in 7 days, and it also declares that once you send a message and then pay the ransom, you are guaranteed to receive a “decryption program,” “detailed instructions,” and “individual keys for decrypting.”
MGS Ransomware screenshot
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Unfortunately, when it comes to malware and cybercriminals, there are no guarantees. Cyber attackers can make any claims and any promises to make you believe that you would get what you need after you fulfilled a few demands and instructions. As you can see, we cannot know how much the creator of MGS Ransomware wants from their victims, but we can assume that the ransom is not small. Even if you can afford it, you have to think carefully if you can risk losing your money for no reason. Perhaps you have backups of your most important personal files stored online or on external drives, and, therefore, you do not need to succumb to cybercriminals? Hopefully, that is the case, but if backups do not exist, and your only chance seems to be the one suggested by the attackers, we really suggest taking a moment to think about the risks involved. Most likely, your files are lost regardless of what you decide to do next.
You can find a full manual MGS Ransomware removal guide below, but the components have random names, and, therefore, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to recognize and delete them all by yourself. What’s the alternative? It is to install anti-malware software that would delete MGS Ransomware automatically. Automatic malware removal is not the only feature of this software, and it also can be used to secure your system against attackers in the future. Of course, if you continue being careless, opening spam emails, downloading malware, and doing other risky things, no one will protect you against new threats. The very least you can do is backup personal files from now on to protect them.
Remove MGS Ransomware
- Launch the Windows Explorer window by tapping Win+E keys on the keyboard.
- Into the quick access field at the top, enter the following paths, and then Delete a file named Info.hta:
- %APPDATA%
- %WINDIR%\System32\
- %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
- %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
- %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
- Into the quick access field, enter the following paths, and then Delete the {unknown name}.exe file:
- %WINDIR%\System32\
- %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
- %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
- %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
- Launch the Run dialog box by tapping Win+R keys on the keyboard.
- Type regedit into the dialog box and click OK to access the Registry Editor menu.
- In the pane on the left, navigate to HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run.
- Delete all values whose value data link to the locations of Info.hta and {unknown name}.exe files.
- Empty Recycle Bin and then immediately perform a full system scan using a trusted malware scanner.
In non-techie terms:
When you encounter MGS Ransomware, you need to think about the recovery of your personal files, the removal of this infection, and the protection of your entire operating system. Taking care of the latter two issues is easy if you install a genuine anti-malware program. It will automatically secure your system and delete all active threats. Unfortunately, when it comes to the decryption of your documents, photos, and other personal files, it is unlikely to be possible. The deal offered by the attackers definitely should not be taken too seriously because, most likely, they are promising decryptors just to get your money. In the end, you are unlikely to get the decryptor anyway. Hopefully, you have backups that can replace the corrupted files, and you can initiate the removal of MGS Ransomware right away.