What is Mzop ransomware?
Mzop is an illegal computer program that matches the classification of ransomware. To be considered ransomware, a virus needs to encrypt the files on the infected computer with the intention of demanding money for their decryption, and this is exactly what Mzop does.
Mzop belongs to the STOP/Djvu family of ransomware. It is a group of viruses created using the same template; as a result, they’re all very similar to each other. Mzqw is a recent example of another virus in this family; you may compare the two, if you wish to see the extent of their similarity.
Encrypting the files is not the only action performed by Mzop. It also renames them; every encrypted file receives .mzop file extension. The virus also creates a ransom note named “_readme.txt” to let the victim know the hackers’ demands.
As with every other STOP/Djvu strain, Mzop demands almost a thousand US dollars; more specifically, $980. This price is slashed in half if the victim pays quickly, but that’s still $490. If you’re not willing to pay this much, you should read the guide below. It will teach you several ways to remove Mzop ransomware and decrypt .mzop files without paying the criminals.