How to remove Marozka ransomware

Marozka ransomware is a cryptovirus that was developed by English and Russian hackers as stated in the ransom note

Marozka cryptovirus is the HiddenTear ransomware that marks files with .Marozka extension when they get encrypted and locked. The encryption is based on an army-grade algorithm, in this case, AES-256. The process focuses on changing the original code of selected files and marking them using a specific file marker .Marozka. Then, the ransom note can be generated and added to every folder alongside encrypted files. HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt delivers a ransom message and provides the link for Marozka-decryptor. Once visited, the window states that the amount of ransom is $100 in Bitcoin. Besides this message, the virus also changes the Desktop wallpaper, and the displayed image also says ” Your files were encrypted.” These crypto-extortionists give 24 hours for victims to pay for the alleged decryption. But there is little possibility that virus developers recover encrypted files after the payment, even when the victim is a big company.^[1]

According to Marozka ransomware virus developers, files encrypted by this threat cannot be opened without paying the ransom. Data becomes useless when the code gets changed with the help of encryption algorithm.^[2] 

Then Marozka ransomware ransom note is displayed on the desktop as the wallpaper and instructs victims to read the text file named HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt. The message in this file reads the following:

All your information (documents, databases, backups and other files) this computer was encrypted using the most cryptographic algorithms.
All encrypted files are formatted .Marozka.
This form files ‘.Marozka’ is a joint development ENGLISH and RUSSIAN Hackers.
You can only recover files using a decryptor and password, which, in turn, only we know.
It is impossible to pick it up.
Reinstalling the OS will not change anything.
No system administrator in the world can solve this problem without knowing the password
In no case do not modify the files! But if you want, then make a backup.
Drop us an email at the address silena.berillo@gmail.com
if within 12 hours you do not respond to hto2018@yandex.ru for further insertions
You have 24 hours left. If they are not decrypted then after 24 hours they will be removed!!!
You can also decrypt files automatically on our website
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Marozka ransomware provides a website where the payment methods get listed, and the Marozka-Decryptor is displayed. Cybercriminals offer to buy a decoder there and give 24 hours for the victim to contact them or straight up pay the ransom. 

When Marozka ransomware gets on the system, it adds various files to Desktop, User_folders, and similar directories. It also installs Marozka.jpg and Marozka.exe on the system to ensure the persistence of this malicious product and this way runs on the machine uninterrupted.

Based on all these facts, you should immediately consider Marozka ransomware removal. There is no advice for manual malware elimination because experts^[3] always note how important it is to clean the system with proper tools when ransomware affects the machine.

You can remove Marozka ransomware by scanning the machine with an anti-malware program like FortectIntego. These tools check the computer and indicate malicious or dangerous programs. Remember that different AVs use different databases, but scan results may look like this:

• Trojan.Win32.Generic.4!c
• HEUR/AGEN.1022240
• Ransom.HiddenTear
• Trojan.Win32.Encoder.fopyip
• Win32.Trojan.Generic.Beb
• etc.^[4]

Fake documents and files distribute payload droppers

Ransomware can be spread by hacking through an unprotected RDP, email spam campaigns with malicious attachments or fraudulent downloads. This is the type of cyber infection that can also be delivered with the help of botnets, exploit kits and infected updates or installers.

However, in most cases, all of them involve maliciously infected files. Microsoft Word, Excel or PDF files get distributed with macro virus content and delivers direct ransomware payload on the targeted system or even infect the machine with trojan or worm which is designed to spread cryptovirus around the internet.

Marozka ransomware termination process should involve professional tools

When the computer got infected with Marozka ransomware virus, it is possible that various programs and features got disabled or even added. When there is files or applications associated with this malware, the computer cannot be safely used.

Automatic Marozka ransomware removal is the way to go because all malicious or possibly dangerous, corrupted, files get indicated and can be deleted from your PC. When the system is clean and safe, you can use the machine again without the risk of getting data permanently damaged.

To remove Marozka ransomware and clean the virus damage, install FortectIntego, SpyHunterCombo Cleaner, or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes and scan the system fully. Then follow the suggested steps and eliminate all possible threats from the machine.