Remove Matafaka Ransomware

Matafaka is a file-encryption Trojan whose attack could have devastating consequences for your file system. The Matafaka Ransomware appears to be made by an amateur who has decided to play around with the open-source version of the Xorist Ransomware. Thankfully, Xorist is decryptable, and it is very likely that the free decryptor will be able to help victims of the Matafaka Ransomware as well. Other Xorist variants like the XiNo Ransomware are also decryptable.

There is no information about the methods that Matafaka Ransomware's creator uses to spread the malware. It is possible that they might be distributing it through misleading content such as fake downloads, deceptive ads, or even social media publications. The strange part about this file-locker is that it does not offer any recovery option to the victim. Typically, ransomware authors demand a ransom payment, but the Matafaka Ransomware does no such thing. Once its attack is finished, it renames files by using the '.matafaka' extension. It then drops the ransom message 'HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt.' Usually, the latter file should contain contact details and the demands of the criminals – however, this file only says 'hello there your computa is trashed.'

It is important to add that Matafaka Ransomware's author might just be testing the waters, and they are planning to release a full version of the file-locker soon. If you happen to fall victim to Matafaka Ransomware's attack, you should use a suitable anti-malware application to eliminate the threat. After this, try out popular data recovery utilities or run the free Xorist Decryptor.