MZUU Virus (.mzuu File) Ransomware — Remove & Decrypt Files

If you can’t open your photos, documents, or files and see the .mzuu extension on them, your computer is surely infected with Mzuu ransomware. It belongs to STOP/Djvu ransomware family

Mzuu ransomware ciphers personal files identified on the victim’s PC with the extension “.mzuu” and after that leaves the ransom note in each folder which contains encrypted files. The instructions are placed on the victim’s desktop in the “readme.txt” file. Its activity is generally similar to other examples of the same family: Mzqw, Pouu, Poqw.

What is Mzuu Ransomware?

Mzuu is file-encrypting ransomware that prevents normal access to your text files, Excel tables, videos and images by encrypting them. It marks the ciphered files with the “.mzuu” extension. Then Mzuu ransomware adds a money ransom note (readme.txt) to each folder. In it, 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 utilizes to cipher the files is not decryptable with contemporary computers. Even quantum computers that already exist will spend thousands of years to brute force the decryption key.

How dangerous is the Mzuu ransomware?

When Mzuu ransomware appears on your computer, it will check your disks for images, videos, and important documents. It encrypt] all widespread file formats- .psd, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .jpeg, .png, et cetera. When these documents are found, the ransomware will encrypt them and change their extension to “.mzuu” to ensure that you understand what happened.

After the Mzuu ransomware encrypted the data on your computer, it will drop the last “readme.txt” file on the desktop. In addition to the ransom transactioning instructions, the victims also see the email addresses to contact the crooks – datarestorehelp@airmail.cc and support@fishmail.top.

Here is the ransom note that the Mzuu 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 Mzuu ransomware get on my computer?

The Mzuu ransomware spreads by posting links to download hacked programs or games. Cybercriminals who spread this ransomware are pretty tricky, and aim to keep in touch with the latest trends. New games releases, new popular films – Mzuu creators make everything to get their victims on that. Some of the most common techniques these crooks apply is one-day websites with torrent downloading links. Nonetheless, following the current trends is not the only manner these criminals utilize. Options that have already become standard, such as email spamming, are likewise common for STOP/Djvu ransomware distribution.

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

Avoiding this ransomware does not require a lot of effort. Considering the standard principles of computer hygiene will considerably minimize all dangers. Bear in mind that launching all documents you get on e-mail is not a good idea. Even worse situation is to allow macros in Microsoft Office documents. But it is better to stop the malware intrusion at the moment when you have just opened the e-mail message. Inspecting the sender’s address can say a lot about what you can anticipate, and also when you see the thing like “support@amazon.com”– it is likely a legit e-mail. At the same time, stuff that tries to look similar to Amazon or FedEx shipping alert, but uses the e-mail address of “amazonspurrot1363@gmail.com”– must make you be on the alarm. Above, you can see the illustration of such a message.

Outlaw sources of different digital things require some additional description. Going against copyright law already throws you to the chance of being fined. However, using torrent trackers or third-party websites to download “free” programs likewise exposes you to various malware. Nobody can regulate unnamed people that launch the torrent seeding or publish the hacked program version on the website with pirated software.

Mzuu virus removal instructions.

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

Restore the files encrypted by the Mzuu ransomware

In most cases, it’s impossible to recover the files encrypted by the Mzuu 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 Mzuu 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 .mzuu 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 Mzuu 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 MZUU Ransomware Virus (DECRYPT .mzuu FILES)

Name: MZUU Virus

Description: MZUU Virus is a STOP/DJVU family of ransomware-type virus. It encrypts files, video, photos, documents. Encrypted files can be tracked by a specific mzuu extension. MZUU 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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