What are Moka Virus files? What is Moka Virus ransomware? How to remove Moka Virus and try to restore encrypted files?
Update October 2019. The Moka virus is a ransomware virus. Its main purpose is to encrypt documents, videos, images, archives and other important files on your computer, making them seem unable to be opened. Then, the virus drops a _readme.txt ransom note with instructions set by the cyber-criminals. This note asks you to pay a hefty ransom fee in order to get the crooks to send you decryption for the files. If your computer has been infected with Moka virus, then we suggest that you read this article.
Threat Summary
| Name | Moka Virus |
| Type | Ransomware, Cryptovirus |
| Short Description | A virus that is a STOP Ransomware variant. Aims to encrypt your files and extort you into paying ransom to get your files to work. |
| Symptoms | Files have the Moka Virus extension. A ransom note, called _readme.txt is also added. |
| Distribution Method | Spam Emails, Email Attachments, Executable files |
| Detection Tool | See If Your System Has Been Affected by Moka Virus Download Malware Removal Tool | User Experience | Join Our Forum to Discuss Moka Virus. |
| Data Recovery Tool | Windows Data Recovery by Stellar Phoenix Notice! This product scans your drive sectors to recover lost files and it may not recover 100% of the encrypted files, but only few of them, depending on the situation and whether or not you have reformatted your drive. |
Moka Virus – How Did I Get It and What Does It Do?
Moka Virus is the name of a virus, whose main goal is to create multiple different types of files on your computer once infected it. It could cause an infection by being sent to your via e-mail where the infection file is pretending to be some sort of important attachment from the likes of an invoice or a receipt of some sort. Another method of infection is if Moka Virus is uploaded on software download or torrent download sites, where it patiently waits for you to mistake it for legitimate download.
When an infection with Moka Virus is commenced, it usually drops the virus file in the %AppData% folder, but other modules that are also malicious could be located in the following directories;
- %Local%
- %Temp%
- %Roaming%
- %LocalLow%
- %Windows%
Once the Moka Virus is dropped on your computer, it may begin to perform the following actions:
- Check if it has previously infected your computer.
- Create mutexes.
- Create a registry for autorun on startup in the Run and RunOnce sub-keys of Windows regedit.
- Check and copy your IP and MAC address.
- Obtain rights as an administrator.
In addition to this, the Moka Virus also drops its ransom note, called _readme.txt:
ATTENTION!
Don’t worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like photos, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
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To encrypt your files, the Moka Virus uses asymmetric decryption key that is very difficult to decrypt and hence fix the files. The main files that are attacked by Moka Virus are all often used and important files outside of system folders of Windows.
Whatever the note may say to you, be advised that paying the ransom is not advisable. The main reason for that is because by paying you could be putting your money and trust at the hands of the same people who got your files encrypted in the first place and they should not be trusted.
Remove Moka Virus and Try to Restore Files
Moka Virus can be removed if you follow the removal instructions underneath this article. They have been created with the main goal to help you remove Moka Virus step by step from your computer. Not only this, but you can also delete Moka Virus automatically in case you want to be sure its gone and your PC is protected in the future too. The best automatic removal solution is to download and run a scan now using an advanced malware scanner, that will ensure this virus and all of its related files and objects are gone permanently from your computer.
If you want to try and get your files to work again, we strongly recommend that you try the alternative methods for file recovery in the steps below. They may not come with a 100% effectiveness, but they can help you restore at least some of your files.
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How to Remove Moka Virus from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Moka Virus
Step 2: Uninstall Moka Virus and related software from Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Moka Virus on your computer.
The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Moka Virus there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:
Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.
Step 4: Scan for Moka Virus with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
Step 5 (Optional): Try to Restore Files Encrypted by Moka Virus.
Ransomware infections and Moka Virus aim to encrypt your files using an encryption algorithm which may be very difficult to decrypt. This is why we have suggested a data recovery method that may help you go around direct decryption and try to restore your files. Bear in mind that this method may not be 100% effective but may also help you a little or a lot in different situations.
If the above link does not work for you and your region, try the other two links below, that lead to the same product:
Get rid of Moka Virus from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Moka Virus and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove Moka Virus via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 2: Scan for and remove Moka Virus files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Moka Virus, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. Combo Cleaner offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
Step 3 (Optional): Try to Restore Files Encrypted by Moka Virus on your Mac.
Ransomware for Mac Moka Virus aims to encode all your files using an encryption algorithm which may be very difficult to decode, unless you pay money. This is why we have suggested a data recovery method that may help you go around direct decryption and try to restore your files, but only in some cases. Bear in mind that this method may not be 100% effective but may also help you a little or a lot in different situations.
