Haron, Queclink, DECcenter, and Pause are a few examples of malicious programs within the ransomware category. Screenshot of a message encouraging users to pay a ransom to decrypt their compromised data: The only solution is recovering the files from a backup, if one was created before the infection and stored in a different location. However, removal will not restore already compromised data. To prevent Moqs ransomware from further encryptions, it must be removed from the operating system. Therefore, their files remain encrypted (essentially worthless) and they experience a financial loss. Whatever the case, it is expressly advised against meeting the ransom demands.ĭespite paying, victims often do not receive the promised decryption tools. It might be if the malicious program is still in development and/or has significant flaws. Unfortunately, in most ransomware infections, decryption is impossible without interference of the cyber criminals responsible. Should no response from the cyber criminals arrive within 6 hours, victims are instructed to check their "Spam/Junk" email folders for the reply. Additionally, an encrypted file (which does not contain valuable information) can be attached to the emails the decryption of this file will serve as proof that data restoration is possible. If victims establish contact with the criminals within 72 hours - the ransom will be reduced by 50% (490USD). The price of the recovery tools is stated to be 980USD. Decryption keys and tools must be purchased from the cyber criminals - to restore the data. The ransom-demanding message ("_readme.txt") states that victims' databases, documents, pictures, and other important files have been encrypted.
After this process is complete, a ransom note is created in a text file titled " _readme.txt". For example, a file initially named something like " 1.jpg" would appear as " 1.jpg.moqs", " 2.jpg" as " 2.jpg.moqs", " 3.jpg" as " 3.jpg.moqs", and so forth. In other words, this ransomware renders files inaccessible, and victims are asked for payment - to recover access to their data.ĭuring the encryption process, affected files are appended with the ". It is designed to encrypt data and demand ransoms for the decryption. Moqs is a malicious program belonging to the Djvu ransomware family.
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