Hi,
1. How do I know if I still have a virus on my device?
The scubags do not leave any traces.
For your peace of mind run this tool.
Please download
Sophos Virus Removal Tool and save it to your computer's Desktop.
- Right-click the icon and select Run as administrator.[/*]
- Click Yes to accept any security warnings that may appear.[/*]
- Click the Next button.[/*]
- Select 'I accept the terms in the license agreement', then click Next twice.[/*]
- Click the Install button and wait until the installation is complete.[/*]
- Click the Finish button. The tool created a shortcut icon on the Desktop of your computer.[/*]
- Now, double-click the Sophos Virus Removal Tool shortcut icon to run the tool.[/*]
- Click Yes to accept any security warnings that may appear.[/*]
- After it updates and a "Start Scanning" button appears in the lower right:
- Disconnect from the Internet or physically unplug your Internet cable connection.[/*]
- Close all open programs, scheduling/updating tasks and background processes that might activate during the scan including the screensaver.[/*]
- Temporarily disable your anti-virus and real-time anti-spyware protection.[/*]
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- Click the "Start Scanning" button in the lower right to start the scan.[/*]
- After starting the scan, do not use the computer until the scan has completed.[/*]
- When finished, if it detected anything there will be a "Start Clean-up" button, click it and allow it to finish.[/*]
- When finished, re-enable your anti-virus/anti-malware (or reboot) and then you can reconnect to the Internet.[/*]
- If any threats are found click Details, then View Log file (bottom left-hand corner).[/*]
- Copy and paste its contents in your next reply and note any errors encountered.[/*]
- Close the Notepad document, close the Threat Details screen, then click Start cleanup.[/*]
- Click Exit to close the program.[/*]
- If no threats were found, please confirm that result.[/*]
Note: Whenever necessary, the log will be in the following location:
Windows Vista and above:
C:\ProgramData\Sophos\Sophos Virus Removal Tool\Logs\
SophosVirusRemovalTool.log
Please post the contents of the log in your next reply and note any errors encountered.
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2- Is it possible to find a solution for decrypting files later? How can I find out?
.MPAL is from the STOP/DJVU familiy of ransomware.
I do not think that a solution will be found in out life time.
The only possibility is if they release the key(s).
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