How To Remove NCOV ransomware

Know How To Restore Files from NCOV ransomware

NCOV ransomware is a highly dangerous crypto malware that belongs to Dharma Ransomware family. It is mainly designed to encrypt victim’s files unless the ransom paid. It was discovered by the tam of malware researcher with the aim to extort huge ransom money by the phishing innocent users.  Like as other Ransomware it uses a strong  encryption algorithm AES and RSA to encrypt all stored files as well as renames all encrypted files by adding victim’s ID  [email protected] email address  and makes the files totally inaccessible for the users by the appending the “.ncov” extension at the end of every files. Therefore accessing even single file is totally inaccessible for the users. Once encrypted files, it creates a ransom note “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” text files and drops on the desktop screen in a pop-up Window.

Text presented in NCOV ransomware’s pop-up window:

All your files have been encrypted!

All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail [email protected]

Write this ID in the title of your message 1E857D00

In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to theese e-mails:[email protected]

You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the decryption tool that will decrypt all your files.

Free decryption as guarantee

Before paying you can send us up to 1 file for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 1Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.)

How to obtain Bitcoins

The easiest way to buy bitcoins is LocalBitcoins site. You have to register, click ‘Buy bitcoins’, and select the seller by payment method and price.

hxxps://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins

Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here:

hxxp://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/

Attention!

Do not rename encrypted files.

Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.

Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.

The ransom note “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt” files inform victim about their encrypted data and instruct them how to decrypt files. The ransom note explained about the encrypted files, it stated that their all files by the encrypted by the powerful cryptographic algorithm therefore accessing even single file is totally inaccessible for the users. In order to decrypt files victim must need to purchase a unique decryptor tool which stored on the remote server and controlled by the cyber-criminal or developer. To know how to restore files and pay the ransom money victim must have to contact to the cyber-criminal with an appointed ID via the provided email address [email protected] and wait for further instructions. The price of decryption key is not determined it is only depends on how fast victim contact to the developer or cyber-criminal. Victims have to pay the ransom money in the form of bit coins after contacted to the developer. Cyber-criminal also offers to attach one encrypted files for free decryption. The file should not contain any valuable data like as back-up files, data base, documents and so on. The file size should not larger than 1MB. At the end of ransom note, they warned, if victim will try to rename encrypted files or decrypt them with some third party recovery Software then the result is that  they can loss their data permanently.

How To Recover files from NCOV ransomware:

Paying money to the hacker is highly risky way.  There is no any proof victim can restore data by the using decryption tool. The sending deception tool might be fake or useless for decrypt files. In most of the cases cyber-criminal do not send true decryption key even after received ransom money. There are highly chance victim can losses their files and money as well. The only way to recover files is to remove NCOV ransomware firstly and completely from System. After finished the removal process victim can restore files by the using back-up files, volume shadow copy or third party recovery Software.

How did NCOV ransomware infiltrate into the System:

Mostly, NCOV ransomware and other similar threats infiltrate into the System via spam email campaign, Trojan, Downloading unwanted program, fake software updates and other tricky ways. Cyber-criminal often sends bulk message which contains malicious files like as MS office, PDF documents, Exe files, archive files, Zip files, java script files and so on. They send email lots of people with the hope that someone will open the attachments. Opening such types of files causes the installation of malicious software or other pay loader. Trojan is mainly designed to infect the Operating System and install other harmful infection or program.  Freeware program contains other malicious files which download into the System while users download and install freeware program. Updating System Software from unknown sources and with old version.

How To Prevent the System from NCOV ransomware:

We are highly suggested, do not open any attachments which comes through spam email from unknown address. If any file seems suspicious should not be opened. If you do not know sender name and address please try to know them. Check the grammatical error and spelling mistakes. Users must be downloading and installed freeware program from official site. Try to know their terms and license agreements. It is important to select custom or advance options as well as other similar settings. Because these settings prevent the installation of unwanted program. Must be aware while update the System. Always update the System with latest version and relevant sources. In order to keep the System safe and secure from more issues scan the operating for threats with a reputable antimalware tool which remove NCOV ransomware and other harmful threats as soon as possible.

Threat Summary:

Name:  NCOV ransomware

Threat Type: Ransomware, Crypto Virus, Files locker.

Encrypted Files Extension: “.noc”

Ransom Demanding Message: “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt”

Cyber Criminal Contact: [email protected]

Symptoms: Cannot open files stored on your computer, previously functional files now have a different extension. A ransom demand message is displayed on your desktop. Cyber criminals demand payment of a ransom (usually in bitcoins) to unlock your files.

Distribution methods:    Infected email attachments (macros), torrent websites, malicious ads. Downloading Unwanted program etc

Damage:  All files are encrypted and cannot be opened without paying a ransom.

Remove and Recovery:  In order to keep the System safe and secure please scans the PC with reputable antimalware tool.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove NCOV ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete NCOV ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove NCOV ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

For Windows XP and Windows 7 users: Boot the PC in “Safe Mode”. Click on “Start” option and continuously press on F8 during the start process until the “Windows Advanced Option” menu appears on the screen. Choose “Safe Mode with Networking” from the list.

Now, a windows homescreen appears on the desktop and work-station is now working on “Safe mode with networking”.

For Windows 8 Users: Go to the “Start Screen”. In the search results select settings, type “Advanced”. In the “General PC Settings” option, choose “Advanced startup” option. Again, click on the “Restart Now” option. The work-station boots to “Advanced Startup Option Menu”. Press on “Troubleshoot” and then “Advanced options” button.  In the “Advanced Option Screen”, press on “Startup Settings”. Again, click on “Restart” button. The work-station will now restart in to the “Startup Setting” screen. Next is to press F5 to boot in Safe Mode in Networking.

For Windows 10 Users: Press on Windows logo and on the “Power” icon. In the newly opened menu, choose “Restart” while continuously holding “Shift” button on the keyboard. In the new open “Choose an option” window, click on “Troubleshoot” and then on the “Advanced Options”. Select “Startup Settings” and press on “Restart”. In the next window, click on “F5” button on the key-board.

Step 2: Delete NCOV ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with NCOV ransomware. Open the browser and download a legitimate anti-malware tool. Do a full System scanning. Remove all the malicious detected entries.

In case if you cannot start the PC in “Safe Mode with Networking”, Try using “System Restore”

• During the “Startup”, continuously press on F8 key until the “Advanced Option” menu appears. From the list, choose “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” and then press “Enter”

• In the new opened command prompt, enter “cd restore” and then press “Enter”.

• Type: rstrui.exe and Press “ENTER”

• Click “Next” on the new windows

• Choose any of the “Restore Points” and click on “Next”. (This step will restore the work-station to its earlier time and date prior to NCOV ransomware infiltration in the PC.

• In the newly opened windows, press on “Yes”.

Once your PC gets restored to its previous date and time, download the recommended anti-malware tool and perform a deep scanning in order to remove NCOV ransomware files if they left in the work-station.

In order to restore the each (separate) file by this ransomware, use “Windows Previous Version” feature. This method is effective when “System Restore Function” is enabled in the work-station.

Important Note: Some variants of NCOV ransomware delete the “Shadow Volume Copies” as well hence this feature may not work all the time and is applicable for selective computers only.

How to Restore Individual Encrypted File:

In order to restore a single file, right click on it and go to “Properties”. Select “Previous Version” tab. Select a “Restore Point” and click on “Restore” option.

In order to access the files encrypted by NCOV ransomware, you can also try using “Shadow Explorer”. In order to get more information on this application, press here.

Important: Data Encryption Ransomware are highly dangerous and it is always better that you take precautions to avoid its attack on your work-station. It is advised to use a powerful anti-malware tool in order to get protection in real-time. With this help of “SpyHunter”, “group policy objects” are implanted in the registries in order to block harmful infections like NCOV ransomware.

Also, In Windows 10, you get a very unique feature called “Fall Creators Update” that offer “Controlled Folder Access” feature in order to block any kind of encryption to the files. With the help of this feature, any files stored in the locations such as “Documents”, “Pictures”, “Music”, “Videos”, “Favorites” and “Desktop” folders are safe by default.

It is very important that you install this “Windows 10 Fall Creators Update” in your PC to protect your important files and data from ransomware encryption. The more information on how to get this update and add an additional protection form rnasomware attack has been discussed here.

How to Recover the Files Encrypted by NCOV ransomware?

Till now, you would have understood that what had happed to your personal files that got encrypted and how you can remove the scripts and payloads associated with NCOV ransomware in order to protect your personal files that has not been damaged or encrypted until now. In order to retrieve the locked files, the depth information related to “System Restore” and “Shadow Volume Copies” has already been discussed earlier. However, in case if you are still unable to access the encrypted files then you can try using a data recovery tool.

Use of Data Recovery Tool

This step is for all those victims who have already tries all the above mentioned process but didn’t find any solution. Also it is important that you are able to access the PC and can install any software. The data recovery tool works on the basis of System scanning and recovery algorithm. It searches the System partitions in order to locate the original files which were deleted, corrupted or damaged by the malware. Remember that you must not re-install the Windows OS otherwise the “previous” copies will get deleted permanently. You have to clean the work-station at first and remove NCOV ransomware infection. Leave the locked files as it is and follow the steps mentioned below.

Step1: Download the software in the work-station by clicking on the “Download” button below.

Step2: Execute the installer by clicking on downloaded files.

Step3: A license agreement page appears on the screen. Click on “Accept” to agree with its terms and use. Follow the on-screen instruction as mentioned and click on “Finish” button.

Step4: Once the installation gets completed, the program gets executed automatically. In the newly opened interface, select the file types that you want to recover and click on “Next”.

Step5: You can select the “Drives” on which you want the software to run and execute the recovery process. Next is to click on the “Scan” button.

Step6: Based on drive you select for scanning, the restore process begins. The whole process may take time depending on the volume of the selected drive and number of files. Once the process gets completed, a data explorer appears on the screen with preview of that data that is to be recovered. Select the files that you want to restore.

Step7. Next is to locate the location where you want to saver the recovered files.