Mischa and Petya
Ransomware is a new back up of Petya Ransomware. When Petya fails to request
administrative privileges and then unable to encrypt computer user’s master
boot record, it starts relying on its new installer Mischa which executes only
when the previous program is rejected to be run. Even Mischa Ransomware is just
a back up of Petya, it is a form of Ransomware which means that it can cause
attack. The users whose computers are locked by this malware should clam down
and not pay for the nonexistent fine. During installation, similar to other
ransomware programs, Mischa and Petya Ransomware creates several files and
drops its copy to the target computer to compromise the system settings.
To be more
specific, Mischa and Petya Ransomware makes modifications in Windows boot
sector, which has an effect on the operating system boot loader. As a result,
the malware is able to run automatically every time Windows starts. Computer
users whose computers get infected with this malware may face very slow
computer performance or constant pup-up system errors. There is no doubt that
the malware should be removed immediately once it is found.
Note: If you feel it hard to delete Mischa and Petya Ransomware manually by
yourself, use a professional malware removal tool instead to deal with the
computer cyber threat effectively.
How to remove Mischa and Petya Ransomware manually?
To get rid of the
ransomware, a majority of people get used to using the antivirus software that
installed on their computers when facing this cyber threat. However, Mischa and
Petya Ransomware is able to block security programs and other Windows services
so that it can avoid being removed. Even if users have updated their security tools
to the latest versions, it is still not easy to completely get rid of the
ransomware. Thus, you may think about deleting the threat manually. If
you are not familiar with malware manual removal, please use a professional
malware removal program instead to eradicate the malicious program.
Restart the
computer in Safe Mode with Networking. If don't know how, please go to the
instructions below this video and read the chapter How to restart the computer
in Safe Mode with Networking,
Open your favorite
internet browser.
Navigate to the
this webpage and download a powerful anti-virus program.
Install it on the
PC and perform a scan of your system. Delete anything detected.
After you complete
this process, restart the computer and let it boot up normally. At this point
the ransomware infection should be removed and you will be able to regain full
control of your computer.
Simply log into
your normal user account and run a System Scan with the security tool, to
ensure that there are no other infected files left on the computer.
These steps apply
for infections that will allow you to access the system in Safe Mode with
Networking. In case the infection locks the screen in Safe Mode with
Networking, you will need to use a USB memory device for help.
Tips: If you want to get rid of Mischa and Petya Ransomware more quickly
from the PC, please download and install a professional malware removal tool on
the PC and run it to scan your infected system and remove the ransomware
completely without harming computer.