How to remove NEWRAR ransomware [+ Retrieve Files]

Delete NEWRAR ransomware from computer

NEWRAR ransomware is file encrypting virus or malware that uses AES-128 and RSA-2048 cipher algorithms in order to locks down all available documents and keep them in same state until ransom is paid. It is a virus related to Matrix ransomware. On every encrypted file, you will notice “[[email protected]].[random_string].NEWRAR”, which consists of the cyber criminals’ email address, random character string and the “.NEWRAR” extension. In every folder containing the locked file, a ransom note named “#NEWRAR_README#.rtf”.

Text presented in NEWRAR’s ransom note:

HOW TO RECOVER YOUR FILES INSTRUCTION
ATENTION!!!
We are realy sorry to inform you that  ALL YOUR FILES WERE ENCRYPTED
by our automatic software. It became possible because of bad server security.
ATENTION!!!
Please don’t worry, we can help you to RESTORE your server to original
state and decrypt all your files quickly and safely!

 

INFORMATION!!!
Files are not broken!!!
Files were encrypted with AES-128+RSA-2048 crypto algorithms.
There is no way to decrypt your files without unique decryption key and special software. Your unique decryption key is securely stored on our server. For our safety, all information about your server and your decryption key will be automaticaly DELETED AFTER 7 DAYS! You will irrevocably lose all your data!
* Please note that all the attempts to recover your files by yourself or using third party tools will result only in irrevocable loss of your data!
* Please note that you can recover files only with your unique decryption key, which stored on our side. If you will use the help of third parties, you will only add a middleman.

 

HOW TO RECOVER FILES???
Please write us to the e-mail (write on English or use professional translator):
[email protected]
[email protected]
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You have to send your message on each of our 3 emails due to the fact that the message may not reach their intended recipient for a variety of reasons!

 

In subject line write your personal ID:
27684CB220F940E8
We recommed you to attach 3 encrypted files to your message. We will demonstrate that we can recover your files.
*   Please note that files must not contain any valuable information and their total size must be less than 5Mb.

 

OUR ADVICE!!!
Please be sure that we will find common languge. We will restore all the data and give you recommedations how to configure the protection of your server.

 

We will definitely reach an agreement 😉 !!!

 

ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION

 

 If yоu did nоt rеcеivе thе аnswеr frоm thе аfоrеcitеd еmаils fоr mоrе then 24 hours please sеnd us Bitmеssаgеs frоm а wеb brоwsеr thrоugh thе wеbpаgе hxxps://bitmsg.me. Bеlоw is а tutоriаl оn hоw tо sеnd bitmеssаgе viа wеb brоwsеr:
1. Оpеn in yоur brоwsеr thе link hxxps://bitmsg.me/users/sign_up аnd mаkе thе rеgistrаtiоn bу еntеring nаmе еmаil аnd pаsswоrd.
2. Уоu must cоnfirm thе rеgistrаtiоn, rеturn tо уоur еmаil аnd fоllоw thе instructiоns thаt wеrе sеnt tо уоu.
3. Rеturn tо sitе аnd сlick “Lоgin” lаbеl оr usе link hxxps://bitmsg.me/users/sign_in, еntеr уоur еmаil аnd pаsswоrd аnd click thе “Sign in” buttоn.
4. Сlick thе “Сrеаtе Rаndоm аddrеss” buttоn.
5. Сlick thе “Nеw mаssаgе” buttоn.
6. Sеnding mеssаgе:
Tо: Еntеr аddrеss: BM-2cXRWRW5Jv5hxbhgu2HJSJrtPf92iKshhm
Subjесt: Еntеr уоur ID: –
Mеssаgе: Dеscribе whаt уоu think nеcеssаrу.
Сlick thе “Sеnd mеssаgе” buttоn.
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More about NEWRAR ransomware

The created text file states victims that their data has not been damaged, it was encrypted by using encryption algorithms. In order to recover files, users need to purchase decryption key from the cyber criminals behind NEWRAR ransomware. Users are informed that the key are stored on remote server only for 7 days after that the files will not be recoverable. In order to get furthermore instructions on how to purchase recovery tool users are instructed to contact the cyber criminals by writing them an email or via Bitmessages.

Before paying money, users are advised to attach 3 encrypted files to their emails in order to test free decryption. Despite this, users are also warned not to rename encrypted files using third party software or try to decrypt them manually as it might leads permanent data loss. The money they demand is to be paid in Bitcoin so that the real identity of cyber criminals remains hidden. Thus, it is never recommended to pay money to the hackers because even after paying money you will not receive right decryption tool.

How to get back encrypted files?

To recover the encrypted data, it is better to use backup files, if available. The other thing is to check whether “Shadow Volume Copies” (temporary backup file created by OS) are available or has been deleted. The other option or method to restore the file is to use strong data recovery tool. All recovery process will work only when you remove NEWRAR ransomware completely from the system using reliable antivirus removal tool. After that, users can easily use aforementioned recovery process.

How NEWRAR ransomware enter your PC?

The popular ways of ransomware circulation are spam email attachments, peer to peer file sharing network, software bundling, porn or torrent sites and other deceptive methods. The email sent by unknown senders could be dangerous as it could have hidden attachments with it. So, it is advised to open the emails only after scanning it with anti-malware tool. Users are recommended to be very careful during your online browsing session. Avoid clicking on random links and pop-ups and while installing it is important to choose custom or advance installation method.

Remove NEWRAR ransomware

Manual malware removal threat might be lengthy and complicated so that it requires advanced computer skill to perform virus removal process. If you have much knowledge about computer then you can go through such removal process. You can also use reputable antivirus tool such as Spyhunter to remove NEWRAR ransomware and all infiltrated malware completely from the system.

Threat specification

Name: NEWRAR ransomware

Family: Matrix ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Cryptovirus

Encrypted Files Extension: Files are renamed according to the following [[email protected]].[random_string].NEWRAR

Ransom Demanding Message: #NEWRAR_README#.rtf

Short Description: The ransomware encrypts files on your computer system and demands a ransom to be paid to allegedly recover them.

Symptoms: The ransomware will encrypt your files by appending the extension and make them inaccessible. Ransom fee demanded.

Distribution Method: Spam Emails, Email Attachments, Corrupted websites, Executable files and other social engineering methods.

Removal: Use reliable anti-malware tool to remove NEWRAR ransomware automatically or follow given below removal instructions.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete NEWRAR ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove NEWRAR 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 NEWRAR ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with NEWRAR 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 NEWRAR 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 NEWRAR 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 NEWRAR 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 NEWRAR 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 NEWRAR 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 NEWRAR 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 NEWRAR 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 NEWRAR 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.