How to remove Nomad ransomware and recover files

Complete tips to delete Nomad ransomware and decrypt data

Nomad ransomware is a ransomware from Dharma ransomware group. It is designed to encrypt stored files and then demand ransom payment for the decryption. Affected files are renamed with this pattern: initial filename, unique ID number assigned to the victim, crooks’ email address and a .nomad extension.

For example, a file 1.jpg would appear something similar to “1.jpg.id-C279F237.[[email protected]].nomad” – after encryption. Once the files encryption process is complete, Nomad creates/ displays its ransom note within pop-up window and info.txt text file.

The ransom-demanding messages inform the victims that their files have been encrypted. To restore them, the notes instruct them to establish contact with the crooks via the provided email address. The users would likely to get the detail regarding how to purchase the decryption tool after that.

It is expressly advised against communicating and/or paying to the crooks. Despite paying, victims often do not receive the decryption tool. Hence, the users suffer huge financial loss and their files remain encrypted.

Removing Nomad ransomware also does not decrypt the files already encrypted, although this process is necessary to prevent further files encryption and avoid the malware to spread on the network. To remove Nomad virus, follow our guide provided below or employ some reputable antivirus tool for that.

Once after the ransomware removal is done, use the backups you have to restore them to the previously accessible condition. Don’t lose hope, in case you do not have any existing backups available. There are at least two data recovery option still you have.

Shadow Copies from Windows OS are the one. The Nomad ransomware might not be capable of running commands to delete the automatically created backups and thus they ultimately become the files recovery option for you.

Another option is to use data recovery tool. While we do not guarantee that they will provide the files for accessible condition, you should have a try. Below the post, together with the virus removal, we included the guide how to recover files using the above stated options.

How did Nomad ransomware enter my system?

Ransomware and other malicious malware are commonly distributed via dubious downloading channels such as unofficial and freeware sites, p2p networks and other third-party downloaders. Illegal activation tools and fake software updaters are the perfect examples.

Illegal activation tools or cracking tools can infect systems instead of activating licensed products. Fake software updaters cause system infection by exploiting bugs/ flaws of outdated software and/or by installing malicious malware rather than the updates.

Malware is also proliferated through spam campaigns. The spam emails can contain virulent files as attachments or linked inside them. These files can be executables, archives, PDF and Microsoft Office documents, JavaScript and etc, if clicked- the infection chain is triggered.

Text presented in Nomad ransomware‘s pop-up window:

YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED

1024

Don’t worry, you can return all your files!

If you want to restore them, write to the mail: [email protected] YOUR ID –

If you have not answered by mail within 12 hours, write to us by another mail:[email protected]

ATTENTION!

We recommend you contact us directly to avoid overpaying agents

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.

Text presented in Nomad ransomware‘s text file (“info.txt”):

all your data has been locked us

You want to return?

write email [email protected] or [email protected]

How to prevent ransomware infection?

It is recommended to download only from official/ verified sources. Furthermore, all programs should have to be activated and updated using tools/ functions from genuine developers. Suspicious and irrelevant emails should never be opened, especially any attachments or links inside them.

It is paramount to have a reputable antivirus tool installed and kept updated. Also, use this software for regular system scan and to remove any detected threats/ issues. If the system is already infected, we recommend you use some reputable antivirus tool and remove Nomad ransomware right away.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Nomad ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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