How to remove Nemty Special Edition Ransomware

Tips for Nemty Special Edition Ransomware removal

Nemty Special Edition Ransomware is a new variant of the NEMTY REVENUE 3.1 ransomware. It is discovered by Anti-malware vigilante. It operates by encrypting stored files and demanding ransom payment for the decryption. During the encryption process, it appends the filenames of the encrypted files with underscore symbol and a random character string – .NEMTY_[random_string]. For example, a file named 1.jpg would appear as 1.jpg.NEMTY_GAGK0TW. After this, the ransomware creates a ransom note NEMTY_[random_string]-DECRYPT.txt and drops it on each folder containing encrypted files.

The ransom note informs the users that their data have been encrypted by sophisticated AES-128-CTR and RSA-2048. To learn how to decrypt them, they are asked to establish a contact to the crooks behind it. Unfortunately, in any cases with ransomware infection, without the involvement of the crooks behind them the data decryption is not possible. It may be, if the malware is in the developing stage or has some significant flaws. Whatever be the case, you are highly recommended not to contact to the crooks under any circumstances. These crooks attempt to trick people into paying to them by claiming that they have the decryption tools that help in the data decryption. However, they fail to fulfil what they promise to after receiving the payment. In other word, the users who trust them and follow their ransom payment request will lose their money and find their files remain encrypted. So, you should use some data recovery alternatives.

The best option is to remove Nemty Special Edition Ransomware and recover the files using existing backup. If you do not have any backup files, you should use Volume Shadow Copy- a backup cloud created by OS for short time. In some cases, this option is also detected by ransomware by running PowerShell command. In case, this option is also not available for you, the only option you have is to use data recovery tools. Nowadays, such tools are designed with special functionality added and so you can anticipate of the data recovery using them. Remember, you should perform the Nemty Special Edition Ransomware removal before using any of the said data recovery methods or, otherwise the malware may interfere during the period and might make the data restoration impossible for permanently.   Follow below mentioned manual malware removal guide or use some reputable antivirus tool for its easy and effective removal.

Here is the full text presented on .txt file created by Nemty Special Edition Ransomware:

NEMTY SPECIAL EDITION

We are sorry to inform… but your files were encrypted.

Don’t try to find free solution… You will only waste your time!

We use strong encryption (AES-128-CTR & RSA-2048)

Contacts:

e-mail(main):    [email protected]

e-mail(reserve): [email protected]

KEY:

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Various ransomware distribution channels

Trojans, spam campaigns, illegal activation tools, fake updates and untrustworthy downloading channels are some common channels that can lead the ransomware intrusion. Trojans inject other malware in the infected devices. Spam campaigns are used to send deceptive emails with infectious files attachments to them, if opened- users end up into downloading the malware. Illegal activation tools simply lead the download/install of malicious software. Fake updaters infect computers by exploiting flaws of outdated software or simply downloading malware instead of providing update.

In order to prevent the ransomware intrusion, you need to be cautious during web browsing. Always use official websites and direct links for any software download/install. Use only official software developers’ tools/functions for any software update/activation. Avoid any illegal activation tools or cracks and third party updates. Do not open any attachments provided on emails seem suspicious/irrelevant. At last but not the least, you are highly recommended to employ some reputable antivirus tool that prevents any malicious executables from being launched, checks for updates required of the installed apps and OS and fixes issues, errors and malware on the device and hence provides adequate protection to your device.

Threat Summary

Type: Ransomware

Symptoms: Files cannot be opened, the previously functional files appear with different extension name and a ransom note appear asking for ransom payment demands for the data decryption

Distribution: Spam emails, software cracks and updating tools

Removal: Use some reputable antivirus tool to automatically remove Nemty Special Edition Ransomware ransomware from the system

Files recovery: Use existing backup for the data restoration. If you do not have such tools, use data recovery tool provided below the post. Such tools are designed nowadays with special functionality added and so you can anticipate of the data recovery using such.

Remove Nemty Special Edition Ransomware

Manual malware removal guide is provided below in step by step manner. Follow it so that you will not find any trouble during removal process. You can use some reputable antivirus tool to automatically remove Nemty Special Edition Ransomware from the device.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove Nemty Special Edition Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete Nemty Special Edition Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Nemty Special Edition 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 Nemty Special Edition Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with Nemty Special Edition 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 Nemty Special Edition 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 Nemty Special Edition 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 Nemty Special Edition 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 Nemty Special Edition 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 Nemty Special Edition 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 Nemty Special Edition 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 Nemty Special Edition 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 Nemty Special Edition 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.