About Mzop:
Name | Mzop Virus |
Version | 0796 |
File Extension | .mzop |
Contact | [email protected], [email protected] |
Family | STOP/Djvu Ransomware |
Note | _readme.txt |
Offline ID | 64GZgS7xxeK837qu1w0KPUK0sweaDoAeJlv15vt1 |
Last seen | October 10, 2023 |
Algorithm | Salsa20 encryption. If Mzop cannot establish a connection to crooks server before starting the encryption process, it uses the offline key. This key is the same for all victims(!), making it possible to decrypt .mzop files in the future. |
Ransom | From $490 to $980 (in Bitcoins) |
Damage |
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Distribution | Third-party downloaders, installers, peer-to-peer networks, RDP exploits, etc., |
RSA Public Key | -----BEGIN PUBLIC KEY----- MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEA19MvoZHZ+zpPJXyuAS2r Gzl9tPbcCnKa/Sirlsf+9RmJ+O2FQlKvRV8VYCvH884azxKxMae7oQvecZFIDNBF cYZ+EOIB68vTd6p0Fnla15C2SdweNlhizuIrqjAVqcc/TbbiPBOBtTfk0AKv9Kom Vy5VJ6DW/kw6Ok21Nk0v5cwHcIztmP955ad97PRl/2SZWESnIsCD+P7gQoKjntKf EtnLpuRiQ+ZbvelNe0l164zdDalONH0ffvbw/3bwBMC6+pAWwxpSO4hKPTv+lLNj 76dod8UIKMmRqs4usoG0cUb8tfKjokdq+KMtmPOwirpR5DyRxXapPPRqr5ELd+YQ 2QIDAQAB -----END PUBLIC KEY----- |
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What is Mzop?
Mzop ransomware exemplifies a "classic" ransomware infection. This virus infiltrates your PC, encrypts your files, and then demands payment for decryption. The average ransom amount is $980, accompanied by threats of permanent file deletion or non-decryption if payment isn't made. Crucially, it also modifies numerous system settings.
The malware changes your system's configurations to weaken defenses and hinder early virus detection efforts. It specifically deactivates Microsoft Defender and obstructs the installation of antivirus software. These alterations not only compromise your security but also affect your ability to install other software and must be promptly reversed.
Mzop ransomware employs the Salsa20 encryption algorithm, a common choice among the STOP/Djvu ransomware family. The strength of this cipher, with 1.158x10^77 (a 78-digit number) possible decryption keys, makes conventional hacking attempts futile. Brute-forcing this encryption would take over two unvigintillion years, highlighting the impracticality of such an approach for recovery.
Mzop Encryption process
The Mzop uses the Salsa20 encryption algorithm. That is not the strongest method, but it still provides an overwhelming amount of possible decryption keys. To brute force the 78-digit number of keys, you need 3.5 unvigintillion years (1*10^65), even if you use the most powerful regular PC. Quantum computers can show a bit better results, but it is still too slow to get your files back while you are alive.
The exact algorithm of encryption is next: malware scans each folder for the files it is able to encrypt. Then, when it finds the target, it makes a copy of your file, removes the original one, encrypts the copy and leaves it instead of the removed original. Such a procedure is done to prevent the situation when you have already opened the file, so ransomware is not able to read it because of the Windows restrictions. To each encrypted copy, the virus adds the specific extension - ".mzop". Then, ransomware creates a _readme.txt file in the folder where the encrypted file is located, and goes to the next folder.
Such an encryption method can be exploited for file recovery. Since the original file is deleted, you may try to recover it using the file recovery tools. The less time is passed - the bigger the chance to get your files back, so hurry up!
Another specific moment that can help you to use the files even after the encryption is the fact that Mzop ransomware encrypts only the first 150KB of each file. Hence, you can try to run a big file, such as video or music, without the encryption. Similar feature also works with other ransomware families - Dharma, Conti and Makop encrypt the same 150KB.
Mzop note:
Ransom note is the same for the whole STOP/DJVU family. In fact, it is one of the main signs of to which family the certain ransomware belongs. Here is the typical note for STOP/Djvu family:
ATTENTION!
Don't worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like pictures, 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.
What guarantees you have?
You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.
You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:
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Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.
Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that's price for you is $490.
Please note that you'll never restore your data without payment.
Check your e-mail "Spam" or "Junk" folder if you don't get answer more than 6 hours.
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External Links:
๐ HowToFix.Guide: How To Decrypt .mzop Files? |
Indicators of Compromise(IOC)
File Name | MD5 | File Size |
---|---|---|
๐ SAMPLE.EXE | 1c7c18d59d23a9901b0e2b8e48dcde2c | 848384 |
๐ SAMPLE.EXE | e96e5e544a91bd4a47dbdad067556011 | 1273856 |
๐ SAMPLE.EXE | 65fb6d2f92197ecfc2acc3fa4e4b4373 | 349696 |
๐ SAMPLE.EXE | 7ff1b3823f107f84a365da64c785c167 | 1273856 |
๐ SAMPLE.EXE | 74b5bc703d209a4f51293a2ef52ed98a | 328704 |
๐ SAMPLE.EXE | 3703ce64e32eb849daefe5501df66033 | 327680 |
๐ SAMPLE.EXE | 28176f29cd2b46a0c452a3cf06085a8d | 1273856 |
๐ SAMPLE.EXE | 7315454cb46ae5c995453402848c092f | 349696 |
๐ SAMPLE.EXE | 93956ad345e8dccf5a58f4f98afa25a6 | 328192 |
๐ SAMPLE.EXE | b1bceed8c497747cb47d6009263d21fe | 332288 |