MSSECSVC2.0 Virus Ransomware Removal (+File Recovery)

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Welcome to our MSSECSVC2.0 Virus Ransomware removal guide. The following instructions will aid you in removing the unwanted software from your PC for free.

If your files have suddenly become inaccessible and they all end up with some strange unreadable extensions, then most probably they have been encrypted by Ransomware called MSSECSVC2.0 Virus. This threat has recently become among the most malicious online infections and if you have become one of its victims, on this page you will find some very useful information on how to deal with it. In the next paragraphs, our “How to remove” team will give you an alternative removal guide, which contains detailed instructions on two things – how to remove MSSECSVC2.0 Virus and how to regain the access to some of your encrypted files.  So, if you don’t want to pay ransom to the unscrupulous hackers, feel free to use the instructions below and familiarize yourself with the nature of the Ransomware and its specifics.

Ransomware – an unknown threat with very malicious abilities.

A lot of online users have probably heard about threats like Trojan horses, Spyware or other viruses, however, not many of them know what Ransomware is. This type of malware has somehow remained relatively unknown, compared to other malicious threats and this is mostly because it can be found under many other names such as cryptovirus, cryptoware, cryptoworm or even cryptotrojan. As you can see, all of the names contain the word “crypto”, which is a word that comes from a special file-securing method known as encryption. Encryption is generally a non-malicious process, which protects sensitive information from unauthorized access and is known as one of the safest data-protection methods available. Many institutions, banks, and businesses use it to secure their data, therefore, most security software doesn’t consider it to be a dangerous process.

The cyber criminals, however, have found a way to incorporate the method of encryption in a tricky blackmail scheme, which uses a secret algorithm to lock the users’ data and keep it hostage for a ransom. For that purpose, they have created Ransomware threats like MSSECSVC2.0 Virus, which have the ability to silently sneak inside the computer and encrypt images, documents, projects, music, movies and almost all types of commonly used files without the users’ consent. Once this is done, the Ransomware displays a ransom note and asks the victims to pay for a decryption key, which can reverse the secret encryption.

In theory, once the victims pay, they should receive the decryption key and regain access to all the locked files. In practice, however, there is no guarantee for that. The hackers may simply vanish the moment you pay the ransom, or they may send a decryption key that doesn’t work. It is not excluded that they may even try to encrypt your files again once you decrypt them, and keep blackmailing you again and again unless you fully remove the infection. That’s why, dealing with a threat from the Ransomware type is a very tricky task, which requires all of your attention, proper information and an alternative approach.

How can MSSECSVC2.0 Virus infect you?

MSSECSVC2.0 Virus is extremely nasty software. It is currently spreading online in various ways and infecting large numbers of online users all around the world, causing them losses for millions both in terms of data and money. The key to its success is the delusive infection techniques it uses. This Ransomware gets distributed mostly via Trojan horse infections, spam messages and infected emails with attachments. However, these are not the only things to watch out for if you want to avoid an infection with a cryptovirus of this type. Keep in mind that sketchy sites, compromised web pages, links, ads and shady installers may also hide such threats. That’s why it is best if you stick only to reputed content sources and avoid interacting much with unknown or suspicious looking sites because a single click is enough to activate MSSECSVC2.0 Virus and make it encrypt all the files you keep on your PC.

How to deal with MSSECSVC2.0 Virus?

Bringing back the control over your PC and removing the infection is what most of the security experts would advise you to do once you have been attacked by Ransomware like MSSECSVC2.0 Virus. This is what we also would suggest you. If you keep the malware inside your computer and enter into negotiations with the crooks, the chance is you may lose a lot of nerves and money, without any guarantee that you will restore your data. That’s why our advice is to first try to get rid of the threat and restore some of the encrypted files with the help of the instructions in the removal guide below. We cannot tell you exactly how much of data you will be able to save with them because each and every Ransomware case is different, but still giving them a try is a safer and definitely a much wiser course of action than paying ransom to the hackers out of stress and fear. 

MSSECSVC2.0 Virus Ransomware Removal

 Here is what you need to do in order to remove a Ransomware virus from you computer.

I – Reveal Hidden files and folders and utilize the task manager

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1. Use the Folder Options in order to reveal the hidden files and folders on your PC. If you do not know how to do that, follow this link.
2. Open the Start Menu and in the search field type Task Manager.
   
3. Open the first result and in the Processes tab, carefully look through the list of Processes.
4. If you notice with the virus name or any other suspicious-looking or that seems to consume large amounts of memory, right-click on it and open its file location. Delete everything in there.
   

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• Make sure that the hidden files and folders on your PC are visible, else you might not be able to see everything.

5. Go back to the Task Manager and end the shady process.

II – Boot to Safe Mode

• Boot your PC into Safe Mode. If you do not know how to do it, use this guide/linked/.

III – Identify the threat

1. Go to the ID Ransomware website. Here is a direct link.
2. Follow there in order to identify the specific virus you are dealing with.

IV – Decrypt your files

1. Once you have identified the virus that has encrypted your files, you must acquire the respective tool to unlock your data.
2. Open your browser and search for how to decrypt ransomware, look for the name of the one that has infected your system.
3. With any luck, you’d be able to find a decryptor tool for your ransomware. If that doesn’t happen try Step V as a last ditch effort to save your files.

V – Use Recuva to restore files deleted by the virus

1. Download the Recuva tool. This will help you restore your original files so that you won’t need to actually decrypt the locked ones.
2. Once you’ve downloaded the program, open it and select Next.
   
3. Now choose the type of files you are seeking to restore and continue to the next page.
4. When asked where your files were, before they got deleted, either use the option In a specific location and provide that location or choose the opt for the I am not sure alternative – this will make the program look everywhere on your PC.
   
5. Click on Next and for best results, enable the Deep Scan option (note that this might take some time).
   
6. Wait for the search to finish and then select which of the listed files you want to restore.

• Keep in mind it is possible that not all files might be fully recovered. You can check in what condition the files are from the State column in the list of deleted files.