How to remove Maysomware ransomware virus

Maysomware continues the damaging job of May ransomware

Maysomware is a new version of May ransomware. This file-encrypting virus is designed to encode targeted files using a combination of AES-256 and RSA-4096 encryption algorithms. The significant feature of the ransomware is appended file extension during data encryption. It can add either .locked or .maysomware file extension. Once all documents, pictures, audio, video and other files are corrupted, ransomware drops two files on the system – Restore_maysomware_files.html and Restore_your_files.txt. Both of them include the same information and instructions how to retrieve encrypted data. Maysomware ransomware may ask to transfer from 1 to 1.5 Bitcoins (the size of ransom may vary based on the version of the virus) within five days. According to the crooks, it’s the only way to get back access to damaged files. However, security experts warn that this offer might be a trap. Cyber criminals are interested in getting your money, and data decryption is just the matter of their conscience. No matter how sad you are of losing your personal files, you should focus on the most important task – Maysomware removal. Having computer virus on the system puts device and your privacy at risk. Thus, do not jeopardize yourself and scan the device with a reputable anti-malware program, such as FortectIntego.

The ransom note provides information about encryption ciphers and warns victims not to try to decrypt their files using other methods. Hackers indicate that victims need to create a bitcoin wallet, buy some bitcoins and transfer them to the provided address. Once people do that, they need to send an email to decrypt@mayofware.solutions and include their unique victim ID in the subject line. As soon as authors of Maysomware receives the payment and the email, they promise to contact victims back and provide further details. The problem is that you may never receive an answer from cyber criminals. Thus, this deal may cause you more damage than you already have. Nevertheless, hackers offer to decrypt two files for free as proof that they have the power to restore data; you should not be tricked. It may be the only two files that you receive from them. Take our advice and remove Maysomware from the system instead of risking to lose your money. Dealing with criminals never lead anywhere good.

Distribution methods of the ransomware

Developers of Maysomware use multiple strategies to spread ransomware. The bigger chances to encounter ransomware is to click on a malicious email attachment. It’s the most popular method to trick victims into installing malware executable on the system. Cyber criminals pretend to be from various organizations, governmental institutions, and companies and ask to open provided document in order to get more information on a particular issue. Another way how Maysomware ransomware virus can infiltrate the system is malvertising. This distribution strategy becomes more and more popular because cyber criminals managed to inject malware-laden ads on legitimate websites^[1] and make them look like legitimate ones. Ransomware might also be spreading via bogus software updates or downloads. Such offers might show up as pop-up messages or be presented as useful programs in file-sharing websites and networks. What is more, ransomware might also be using exploit kits in order to launch a cyber attack. Thus, if you haven’t suffered from Maysomware yet, you should take all precautions to avoid it:^[2] do not open suspicious emails and their attachments, avoid clicking ads, choose reliable sources for software updates and downloads, keep all your programs updated. Besides, you should also make data backups in case of the unexpected attack.

Remove Maysomware ransomware using malware removal program

The only safe way to remove Maysomware from the computer is to use reputable and powerful malware removal program. However, ransomware may prevent you from installing, updating or running your chosen security tool. It may happen because file-encrypting viruses are often designed to be resistant. Fortunately, there’s a solution for this problem. Before trying to run a full system scan with malware removal tool, you need to restart the computer to Safe Mode with Networking. Then, you should install FortectIntego, SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or your preferred security tool and scan the device. In order to remove Maysomware entirely, we suggest scanning the system several times with an updated tool.