New Ransomware Strain Threatens Victims

TechNewsDaily is reporting about a new and malicious ransomware that can wipe out a PC’s Master Boot Record (MBR), thereby preventing the PC from starting up. The BKDR_MATSNU.MCB ransomware, contains a “backdoor” which an executable file that reports a user’s data back to a command-and-control server. What makes BKDR_MATSNU.MCB stand out is that it a vindictive malware. If people who refuse to pay the phony fine or ransom, the computer no longer has instructions on how to boot up Windows, leaving the computer unusable.

The good news is that your PC may well be salvageable. If you have not acquired the backdoor and your computer is still usable, then most of the commercially available antivirus programs can be used to sweep and identify it for removal. Try rebooting your PC in safe mode. In the worst case scenario that your PC won’t reboot insert your Windows disc and Repair the Windows Installation. You are then able to reboot in Safe Mode and run the antivirus software.
If you do acquire the backdoor, and it hasn’t completely locked your computer yet, it’s also quite easy to get rid of the program with a simple antivirus or malware sweep. If possible, rebooting your PC into Safe Mode will provide your greatest chance at success.

Tags: Anti-Virus, Malware, Master Boot Record, Ransomware, Safe Mode