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1. Merl Mac Os 11
2. Merl Mast Md
3. Mac Os Versions

1. Apr 26, 2021 From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose About This Mac. You should see the macOS name, such as macOS Big Sur, followed by its version number. If you need to know the build number as well, click the version number to see it. Which macOS version is the latest?
2. Dec 09, 2019 Merl virus is a virus with one of the strongest encrypting mechanisms that ciphers the files on a computer machine, and shows an extortion message to victims. Merl virus is known as.merl file virus and it part of the STOP ransomware family. Encrypted files will receive the.merl extension attached to them, making them inaccessible.

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What does .MERL stand for?

Recently the new virus, that is called MERL ransomware, has been found. It's the member of STOP(DJVU) file encryption ransomware family, that includes a great variety of viruses, such as MKOS, LOTEP, NBES, HETS, RIGH, MSOP, ZOBM, ROTE, MBED, PEET, GROD, MOSK, TOEC, NAKW, Derp, COOT, Nols, Werd, Ndarod, Leto, Bora and RECO. The attacks of MERL ransomware cannot be predicted, as it spreads by the means of various backdoors in the operating system. For example, the hackers widely use the injection of the malicious code into a harmless file. Then they send these files to emails of potential victims. The message can be written as if it's from a well known company in order to make the user open this file. Once it's done, the code immediately executes and the virus sneaks into the operating system. There are a great variety of tricks, that are used to infect computers, that's why we strongly recommend you to be very attentive while you are surfing the internet. If your computer is already infected with MERL ransomware, don't try to remove MERL ransomware encryption manually, as it can damage the files permanently.

MERL ransomware encryption process.

Once MERL ransomware has succeeded to get into the system, it immediately begins the encryption process. It can be divided into two steps: the scanning of the hard drive and modifying of the files. MERL ransomware can modify only definite file formats, such as documents and media files. That's why the scanning is required, however, this virus can be easily modified and get the ability to encrypt other file formats. If the files are found, MERL immediately begins to modify their structures. As the result, the files are unreadable and they have got new extension – .MERL. Then the virus creates ransom note, that is called _readme.txt. By the meaning of this note hackers try to assure the victims, that they can easily decrypt these files. However, we strongly recommend you to avoid any contact with them, as they can easily deceive you. It's a common case, when hackers stop all the contacts with the victim, after they have been paid, or try to force him or her to pay one more time. Moreover, they can easily make the situation much worse and send a malicious malware instead of the decryption tool. Still, there is the hope. if you want to remove MERL ransomware and decrypt .MERL files, you can use our guide, in which we've collected all possible ways to decrypt .MERL files.

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_readme.txt

How to remove MERL Ransomware from your computer?

We strongly recommend you to use a powerful anti-malware program that has this threat in its database. It will mitigate the risks of the wrong installation, and will remove MERL from your computer with all of its leftovers and register files.

Solution for Windows users: our choice is Norton 360 . Norton 360 scans your computer and detects various threats like MERL, then removes it with all of the related malicious files, folders and registry keys.

If you are Mac user, we advise you to use Combo Cleaner.

How to decrypt .MERL files?

Once you've removed the virus, you are probably thinking how to decrypt .MERL files or at least restore them. Let's take a look at possible ways of decrypting your data.

Restore .MERL files with Data Recovery

1. Download and install Data Recovery
2. Select drives and folders with your files, then click Scan.
3. Choose all the files in a folder, then press on Restore button.
4. Manage export location.

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Decrypt .MERL files with other software

Mac Os Versions

Unfortunately, due to the novelty of MERL ransomware, there are no decryptors that can surely decrypt encrypted files. Still, there is no need to invest in the malicious scheme by paying a ransom. You are able to recover files manually.
You can try to use one of these methods in order to restore your encrypted data manually.

Decrypt .MERL files with Emsisoft decryptor

This software includes information about more than 100 viruses of STOP(DJVU) family. All that you need are two files or some luck. You can freely use it as it distrubetes free of charge. If it doesn't work for you, you can use another method.