MZOP Virus (.mzop File) Ransomware — Remove & Decrypt Files

If you cannot open your pics, documents, or data and also see the .mzop extension on them, your PC is surely infected with Mzop ransomware. It belongs to STOP/Djvu ransomware family

Mzop ransomware encrypts personal documents located on the victim’s computer with the extension “.mzop” and then leaves the ransom note in each folder which contains encrypted files. The instructions are placed on the victim’s PC in the “readme.txt” file. Its task is basically comparable to other samples of the same family: Mzuu, Mzqw, Pouu.

What is Mzop Ransomware?

Mzop is file-encrypting ransomware that prevents regular access to your text files, Excel tables, videos and images by ciphering them. It marks the ciphered files with the “.mzop” extension. Then Mzop ransomware adds a ransom note (readme.txt) to each folder. In this note, you can see the guidance to pay the ransom ($490-$980 in Bitcoin) to a specified BTC wallet. The AES-256 or RSA-1028 cipher it uses to cipher the files is not decryptable with modern computers. Even quantum computers that already exist will spend thousands of years to find the decryption key.

How dangerous is the Mzop ransomware?

When Mzop ransomware appears in your system, it will scan your disks for images, videos, and also important documents. It [ciphers all widespread file formats- .psd, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .jpeg, .png, et cetera. When these files are located, the ransomware will cipher them and also change their extension to “.mzop” to make sure that you understand what happened.

After the Mzop ransomware encrypted the data on your PC, it will drop the last “readme.txt” file on the main screen. In addition to the money transferring instructions, the victims also see the emails to contact the crooks – datarestorehelp@airmail.cc and support@fishmail.top.

Here is the ransom note that the Mzop ransomware shows to its victims:

ATTENTION!

Don't worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like pictures, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
What guarantees you have?
You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.
You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:
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Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.
Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that's price for you is $490.
Please note that you'll never restore your data without payment.
Check your e-mail "Spam" or "Junk" folder if you don't get answer more than 6 hours.

To get this software you need write on our e-mail:
support@fishmail.top

Reserve e-mail address to contact us:
datarestorehelp@airmail.cc

How did the Mzop ransomware get on my computer?

The Mzop ransomware spreads by placing websites to get hacked programs or games. They keep their eye on all buzz topics which can be chosen to spread ransomware. New games releases, new popular films – Mzop developers make everything to get their victims on that. Some of the most preferred strategies these criminals put to use is one-day websites with torrent downloading links. However, following the modern-day news is not the single tactic these crooks utilize. Methods that have already become standard, such as e-mail spamming, are also usual for STOP/Djvu ransomware spreading.

The example of email spamming that may lead to Mzop ransomware injection

Preventing this ransomware does not need a lot of initiative. Considering the standard principles of PC hygiene will significantly decrease all dangers. Bear in mind that opening all files you receive on e-mail is not a great habit. Even worse situation is to enable macros in Microsoft Office documents. But it is far better to stop the malware attack at the moment when you have only opened the email message. Inspecting the sender’s address can point out a lot about what you can expect, and when you see things like “support@amazon.com”– it is likely a legitimate email. On the other hand, stuff that tries to look similar to Amazon or FedEx shipping alert, however, uses the email address of “amazonspurrot1363@gmail.com”– need to make you get on the alarm. Above, you can see the example of such a message.

Outlaw sources of different digital things require some additional description. Breaking copyright law surely throws you to the risk of being fined. Nevertheless, utilizing torrent trackers or third-party sites to download “free” programs also exposes you to a wide range of malware. Nobody can control unnamed people that launch the torrent seeding or publish the hacked program version on the site with pirated software.

Mzop virus removal instructions.

This guide below shows how to use Trojan Killer Portable³ for Mzop virus detection and removal:

Restore the files encrypted by the Mzop ransomware

In most cases, it’s impossible to recover the files encrypted by the Mzop ransomware because the private key needed to unlock the encrypted files is only available through cybercriminals. However, we’ve listed one option you can use to recover your files below.

Warning! Make sure you remove the ransomware from your system first, otherwise, it will repeatedly encrypt your files.

If your files were encrypted with an offline key, there is a chance you can recover them by using Emsisoft Decryptor for the STOP/Djvu decryption tool. Follow the below guide to recover your files using the Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP/Djvu.

1. You can download Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP Djvu by clicking this link.
2. When the decryptor has finished downloading, double-click on “decrypt_STOPDjvu.exe” to run this program on your computer.
3. Click the “Decrypt” button to start the decryption process for Mzop files. The screen will switch to a status view, informing you about your files’ current process and decryption status.
4. The decryptor will inform you once the decryption process will be finished. If you require the report for your records, you can save it by clicking the “Save log” button.

If the Emsisoft Decryptor can’t decrypt your .mzop files and you do not plan on paying the ransom, it is advised that you make an image of the encrypted drives so that you can decrypt them in the future.

Your computer should now be free of the Mzop ransomware infection. However, suppose your current antivirus allowed this malicious program on your computer. In that case, you might want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Trojan Killer to protect against these types of threats in the future.

Remove MZOP Ransomware Virus (DECRYPT .mzop FILES)

Name: MZOP Virus

Description: MZOP Virus is a STOP/DJVU family of ransomware-type virus. It encrypts files, video, photos, documents. Encrypted files can be tracked by a specific mzop extension. MZOP ransomware asks victims for a ransom fee about $490 - $980 in Bitcoin.

Offer price: 480

Currency: $

Operating System: Windows

Application Category: Virus

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