Windows 10: Ransomware .mpal files decryption solution

Hi,


My laptop running on Win10 has been infiltrated by a ransomware and all files have been encrypted and renamed with extension .mpal with a ransom text in every folder. I have managed to remove virus files through antivirus scan and also manually remove from registry but I have been unable to decrypt the files. I tried online tutorials with recovery softwares but no luck, please could someone assist.


Thank you so much in advance for any assistance.


Regards,

Praveen

:)

 

How to Decrypt *.cerber3 files?

AFAIK it's still not possible to decrypt your files for free...

In addition to what has been mentioned in the prior posts, you might want to read this:

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cerber-ransomware-switches-to-cerber3-extension-for-encrypted-files/

And I strongly suggest to read/do:

• How to remove ransomware the right way: A step-by-step guide
• The smartest way to stay unaffected by ransomware? Backup!

 

How to Decrypt *.cerber3 files?

Any files that are encrypted with Cerber Ransomware will be renamed with 10 random characters plus the
.cerber (i.e. 2C1OlcaXdF.cerber, Ku7dYlcvkj.cerber) or .cerber2 extension (see

here) appended to the end of the encrypted data filename and leave files (ransom notes) named DECRYPT MY FILES#.vbs, DECRYPT MY FILES#.txt, DECRYPT MY FILES#.html.

The newest variant of Cerber Ransomware will have a .cerber3 extension appended to the end of the encrypted data filename and leave files (ransom notes) named # HELP DECRYPT #.txt, # HELP DECRYPT #.html, and # HELP DECRYPT
#.url.

Trend Micro released a
Ransomware File Decryptor for victims of earlier Cerber infections but it has limitations...must be used on the infected machine, may take several hours to complete decryption, some files may be only partially decrypted.
However, victims of Cerber Ransomware have reported the decryption tool does not work on cerber3 encrypted files.

In cases where a decryption tool does not work and you do not plan on paying the ransom, the only other alternative is to
backup/save your data as is and wait for a possible breakthrough...meaning, what seems like an impossibility at the moment (decryption of your data), there is always hope someday there may be a potential solution so save the encrypted data
and wait until that time. Imaging the drive backs up everything related to the infection including encrypted files, ransom notes and registry entries containing possible information which may be needed if a solution is ever discovered.

There is an ongoing discussion in this topic where you can ask questions and seek further assistance. Other victims have been directed there to share information, experiences and suggestions.

• Cerber Ransomware Support Topic - #DECRYPT MY FILES#.vbs, .txt, .html

 

Fixing GandCrab V5.0.4 Ransomware Virus And Decrypting all the affected files.

That's correct....

"Marcelo Rivero (Malware Intelligence Analyst) has reported that the new
GandCrab V5.0.5 breaks the BitDefender decryption tool so it will not work. Some victims have reported this new version is still being called V5.0.4."

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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/669484/gandcrab-ransomware-help-support-topic-gdcb-crab-crab-decrypttxt/page-22#entry4608061

Suggest reading also all the most recent posts in:
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/669484/gandcrab-ransomware-help-support-topic-gdcb-crab-crab-decrypttxt/

and reading/doing

• First steps when dealing with ransomware
• How to remove ransomware the right way: A step-by-step guide (Updated for 2019) | Emsisoft | Security Blog
• Ransomware: Q&A
• How crypto ransomware spreads... is it decryptable...should I pay the ransom