Decrypt Protect virus (or MBL Advisors virus) is an extortionate Android ransomware specializing in assaulting individuals by technically blocking access to target operating system while encrypting some or all of the files on the victim’s computer. Decrypt Protect ransomware’s payload displays a warning allegedly from MBL Advisors, asserting that the system and files stored on machine or Android Phone has been blocked and encrypted according to the illegal activities of users which seriously against International and USA laws, such as spreading Malware or other destructive threats online. A certain penalty about $300 which is announced by the Decrypt Protect bogus notification, will be then required to pay through Moneypak, Ukash or Paysafecard within 48 hours. In order to increase its illusion, the Decrypt Protect Android virus claims that actions made by users have been backed up by the United States law USA Patriot ACT, a legitimate tool used to Intercept and obstruct Terrorism.
This type of malware attempts to convince victims that the blocked machine won’t be liberated unless a concerted distributed effort. Nonetheless, the real MBL Advisory serves as a boutique regional advisory firm, which provides sophisticated services on executive and corporate retirement benefits, private client insurance and wealth management solutions to its high net worth clients. (More information about MBL Advisors here: http://www.mbl-advisors.com/) It is evident that the standard MBL Advisors firm has no association with the Decrypt Protect ransomware. The pop-up message of Decrypt Protect virus is deficiently fabricated by cyber criminals for catawampus extortion. As a result, computer users who are suffering from Decrypt Protect scam should avoid paying non-existent forfeit to avert superfluous financial loss. Upon its installation, the Decrypt Protect virus equipped with semblable attributes as other ransomware like FBI GreenDot MoneyPak scam, generally replicate its codes without interruption in order to interfere with the work of default system configuration.
To be specific, the Decrypt Protect ransomware typically modifies the operation of Windows boot sector, which has the responsibility for the operating system boot loader. Thereupon the Decrypt Protect virus could run and pop up automatically whenever Windows boots up. Victims attacked by Decrypt Protect virus may encounter the slow performance of Windows or unknown system errors abnormally. Without any doubts, this type of malware should be terminated as long as being noticed of its existence to get rid of its destruction. Otherwise, the Decrypt Protect scam may exploit found system vulnerabilities to secretly install and execute additional malware (Trojan, worm or rootkit) on to compromised machine for worse damage. Additionally, stealthy as Decrypt Protect ransomware is, it may even open ports of affected system to third party and then potentially lead to further compromise to other attackers. If this is the case, the target machine will be under high-risk danger which is intractable to deal with.
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To get rid of the Decrypt Protect ransomware, numerous computer users prefer to utilize their installed and trusted antivirus programs as their first attempt. However, the Decrypt Protect virus different from other simple threat has the capability to block the antivirus applications from running to avoid auto removal. Though users may update their security tools to the latest version, it may have a low chance to terminate the Decrypt Protect ransomware for good. In this case, you may consider the almighty manual removal to eradicate Decrypt Protect (MBL Advisors) Ransomware permanently. If you have not sufficient expertise on doing that and afraid of making mistake, you may ask help from VilmaTech 24/7 Online Computer Experts here to manually remove the virus.
1. Safe Mode with Networking
To reboot your computer into Safe Mode with Networking, you can follow the method below:
(Reboot the PC and keep pressing F8 key on the keyboard before Windows launches. Hit the arrow keys to choose “Safe Mode with Networking” option, and then tap Enter key to enter Safe Mode with Networking.)
a. Press Ctrl+ Alt+ Del combination key to log in Switch User interface.
b. In the Switch User screen, hold down the “Shift” key while clicking on “Shut down” button to go ahead.
c. Click on Restart option.
d. In the “Choose an Option” screen, select “Troubleshoot.”
e. Click on “Advanced Options” and then go to “Startup settings”.
f. Choose “Restart”. And then press F5/5 key to highlight Safe Mode with Networking option, hit enter key.
2. Safe Mode with Command Prompt
If you fail to log in Safe Mode with Networking, you can try Safe Mode with Command Prompt to log in the desktop.
a. Windows 7, XP & Vista users: To do this, restart the computer and before the Windows logo appears, tap the F8 key, a menu will appear, choose Safe Mode with Command Prompt and press the Enter key on the keyboard.
b. Windows 8 users: The method is as the same as the way to log in Safe Mode with Networking above. The Safe Mode with Command Prompt tab is near Safe Mode with Networking option.
c. When the CMD (cmd.exe) Window pops up, type explorer and press Enter. Then the desktop of affected machine will pop up.
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3. Show hidden files of Decrypt Protect virus
a. Open Folder Options: clicking the Start button> Control Panel> Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Folder Options. After that, click the View tab.
b. Under Advanced settings, click Show hidden files and folders, uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) and then click OK.
4. Terminate malicious processes: of Decrypt Protect virus:
5. Delete infected files of Decrypt Protect virus:
%Temp%\random
%appdata%\random
%StartupFolder%\random.lnk
6. Delete infected registry values of Decrypt Protect virus:
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\run\random
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableRegedit” = “”.exe.dll
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings\{random.exe}
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\DisallowRun=””
The Decrypt Protect virus has been identified as a destructive ransomware which will not only restrict access to affected computer/Android Phone but also encrypt files or documents stored on hard drive of computer users forcibly. The main purpose of Decrypt Protect ransomware is to make damage on affected computer/Android system and perform criminal extortion for hackers. Hence, no matter how legitimate the Decrypt Protect alert looks like, computer and Android users should never pay the imaginary fine in order for the restriction to be removed and the decryption of user’s data. However, the tricky Decrypt Protect ransomware has the capability to block installed programs on computer from running including antivirus applications. As a result, the auto removal of antivirus application may have a very low chance to get rid of Decrypt Protect Android scam completely. In this case, you may consider the helpful manual removal to erase all the components of Decrypt Protect Android virus for good. Anyhow, certain expert skills will be required during the manual removal procedure to avoid wrong operation which may damage your computer permanently. Any problems during the manual operation, you may contact VilmaTech 24/7 online agents for real-time tech support.
