MSSECSVC2.0 Virus Ransomware Removal (+Recover Files)

How to Remove MSSECSVC2.0 Ransomware?

MSSECSVC2.0 is the nth ransomware-type virus that’s roaming the Internet. This sneaky pest encrypts your personal files and tricks you into paying a ransom. In other words, it was developed to involve you in a cyber scam so the sooner you take action, the better. MSSECSVC2.0 must be uninstalled ASAP and you should make sure you never install ransomware again. Many specialists consider file-encrypting viruses to be the most destructive type of infection currently online. That’s probably true because ransomware is able to cause some irreversible damage. MSSECSVC2.0 will quickly demonstrate its entire malicious potential. The virus starts its shenanigans with a thorough scan of your machine. By scanning your computer, it locates the target files. You already know what the nest step is, don’t you? Encryption. Ransomware uses complicated ciphers and effectively modifies a huge variety of formats. That includes some of the most commonly used file formats. Hackers want to be 100% sure that their creation will indeed catch your attention. Unfortunately, this parasite is very efficient. It encrypts pictures, music, videos, MS Office documents. Eventually, you’re left unable to use any of your important files. Do you see why ransomware is so immensely dreaded? It denies you access to your very own information. The virus holds your data hostage and even tries to steal your Bitcoins. Yes, you’re supposed to pay for the privilege to use your encrypted files. Once encryption is complete, the ransomware drops detailed payment instructions. You’ll find these messages in all folders that contain locked files. As mentioned, MSSECSVC2.0 locks pretty much everything stored on your machine. That means you’ll be seeing its instructions constantly. The virus might also modify your default desktop wallpaper. Why are hackers so stubborn to force their ransom messages on you? Because they rely on the fact you would be anxious and nervous. To prevent getting scammed, don’t give into your panic. Hackers attempt to convince you that you’d receive a unique decryptor in exchange for a certain sum of money. The question is, are you willing to trust crooks? They have no reason whatsoever to free your files even after you pay the ransom. Ransomware is only aiming at your bank account.

How did I get infected with?

Not many people agree to download ransomware. The MSSECSVC2.0 virus didn’t seek your permission either. Instead, this nuisance applied some of the classic infiltration techniques. The number one method for file-encrypting viruses involves fake emails. You see, hackers take advantage of your curiosity. They send some legitimate-looking email with a corrupted attachment and wait. If you click it open, you end up compromising your entire device. There might be a whole bundle of infections in the bogus email/message so be careful. Delete what you find unreliable and pay attention online. You could receive various infections straight into your inbox and malware only needs one careless move to get installed. Another popular tactic involves exploit kits. In addition, ransomware travels the Web via malicious torrents, third-party pop-up ads, fake software updates as well as bundled. There are plenty of quick and easy methods for a virus to get to you. Prevention is indeed less time-consuming than having to remove an infection. Ransomware-type programs might even get spread with some help from Trojan horses. We recommend that you check out your machine for further threats.

Why is MSSECSVC2.0 dangerous?

Ransomware is an extremely worrisome kind of parasite. So is the MSSECSVC2.0 virus. This pest of a program turns your files into inaccessible gibberish. It renames your data and changes its original format. As a result, your computer isn’t able to recognize their new format and you’re unable to use your information. It goes without saying that the ransomware might lock some precious files. In the future, keep backup copies of your information. To protect yourself from file-encrypting threats, you have to think in advance. According to the parasite’s ransom notes, you need a special decryptor to unlock your encrypted data. Hackers are willing to give you this decryption key if you make a payment. It’s quite clear that giving your Bitcoins away wouldn’t be your brightest idea. Crooks are solely focused on gaining illegal revenue by scamming you. Instead of falling a victim to their trickery, delete the infection. You will find our detailed manual removal guide down below.

MSSECSVC2.0 Removal Instructions

STEP 1: Kill the Malicious Process

STEP 2: Reveal Hidden Files

STEP 3: Locate Startup Location

STEP 4: Recover MSSECSVC2.0 Encrypted Files

STEP 1: Stop the malicious process using Windows Task Manager

• Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Locate the process of the ransomware. Have in mind that this is usually a random generated file.
• Before you kill the process, type the name on a text document for later reference.

• Locate any suspicious processes associated with MSSECSVC2.0 encryption Virus.
• Right click on the process
• Open File Location
• End Process
• Delete the directories with the suspicious files.
• Have in mind that the process can be hiding and very difficult to detect

STEP 2: Reveal Hidden Files

• Open any folder
• Click on “Organize” button
  
• Choose “Folder and Search Options”
• Select the “View” tab
• Select “Show hidden files and folders” option
• Uncheck “Hide protected operating system files”
• Click “Apply” and “OK” button

STEP 3: Locate MSSECSVC2.0 encryption Virus startup location

• Once the operating system loads press simultaneously the Windows Logo Button and the R key.

• A dialog box should open. Type “Regedit”
• WARNING! be very careful when editing the Microsoft Windows Registry as this may render the system broken.

Depending on your OS (x86 or x64) navigate to:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

• and delete the display Name: [RANDOM]

• Then open your explorer and navigate to:

Navigate to your %appdata% folder and delete the executable.

You can alternatively use your msconfig windows program to double check the execution point of the virus. Please, have in mind that the names in your machine might be different as they might be generated randomly, that’s why you should run any professional scanner to identify malicious files.

STEP 4: How to recover encrypted files?

• Method 1: The first and best method is to restore your data from a recent backup, in case that you have one.

• Method 2: File Recovery Software – Usually when the ransomware encrypts a file it first makes a copy of it, encrypts the copy, and then deletes the original. Due to this you may try to use file recovery software to recover some of your original files.
• Method 3: Shadow Volume Copies – As a last resort, you can try to restore your files via Shadow Volume Copies. Open the Shadow Explorer part of the package and choose the Drive you want to recover. Right click on any file you want to restore and click Export on it.