Remove .666 (njkwe RaaS) Ransomware & rescue files

Effective guide to delete .666 (njkwe RaaS) Ransomware

.666 (njkwe RaaS) Ransomware is defined as crypto malware that is known for encrypting family and extorting ransom money. This seriously harmful computer malware belongs to Paradise ransomware family. This virus is created by hackers with sole purpose of cheating innocent users and taking their money forcibly. This dubious malware will encrypt all your files without your knowing and store the private decryption key to the remote server. During encryption, all files are appended with victim’s unique ID, cyber criminals email address and using “.666” extension to the end of all your filenames.

Threat Analysis

Name: .666 (njkwe RaaS) Ransomware

Type: Ransomware, Cryptovirus

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

Encrypted file extension: .666 (files are also appended with cyber criminals email address and a unique ID)

Family: Paradise ransomware

Also know as: .666 (njkwe RaaS) virus

Ransom demanding message: nooode.txt

Cyber criminal contact: [email protected]

Symptoms: Files cannot be opened and have the .666 file extension. The ransomware drops a nooode.txt ransom note, containing the extortionists’ message.

Distribution Method: bundles of free software programs, spam emails, email attachments, executable files, malicious ads and many more.

Damage: All files are encrypted and cannot be opened without paying a ransom. Additional password-stealing Trojans and malware infections can be installed together with a ransomware infection.

Removal: Use Spyhunter to remove .666 (njkwe RaaS) Ransomware and all infiltrated malware completely from the computer. After that, recover your files by using existing backup.

More details about .666 (njkwe RaaS) Ransomware

Whenever you will try to access such files, you cannot open them due to unwanted extensions. After encrypting your files, this irritating malware creates ransom note “nooode.txt” and dropped into affected folders. The created files inform victims that all their files are encrypted and can only be accessed by using right decryption key. To get further instructions, users are advised to contact cyber criminals to the provided email addresses. Furthermore, the note states that decryptions key of other victims will not be compatible as each encryption key is generated individually. Users are also alerted that refusing to meet the ransom demands will cause not only permanent data loss but also stolen files will be sold.

Regardless of their specifications, you are highly advised not to contact cyber criminals and fulfill any of their demands. Hackers behind .666 (njkwe RaaS) Ransomware are just fooling and try to cheat your money. If you once pay money then soon your computer gets infected by other ransomware of same group. Instead paying money, you should try to remove this dubious malware infection completely and safely from the PC. To do so, you are recommended to use some reliable antimalware removal tool such as Spyhunter. After that you can easily recover your files by using backup (if available) or any alternate data recovery method.

Intrusion tactics of .666 (njkwe RaaS) Ransomware:

This dangerous file encrypting malware use several tricks to infiltrate into your system. It could get delivered through spam email attachments and when you open such files, it will hide deep inside your computer and encrypt your files. Apart from this, .666 (njkwe RaaS) Ransomware can also get spread through bundled free third party programs, porn or torrent websites, pirated software, peer to peer sharing networks, social engineering methods and others. So, you are advised to be very careful while downloading and installing any software as well as surfing online. This nasty malware can alter your system settings, expose your personal data, steal your financial details and corrupt your entire system.

How to prevent ransomware infections?

It is recommended not to open irrelevant emails especially if any attachments or links present in them. As soon as it gets opened, it causes high risk of potential system infections. All programs and files should only be downloaded by using official and verified sources and via direct links. Further, it is advised to update all installed apps properly by using tools/functions provided by genuine software developers.

Cracking tools are illegal to use as they are commonly used to distribute malware. So, you should avoid them. For betterment, you must use some antivirus tools that prevent any malicious executables from being launched. To remove .666 (njkwe RaaS) Ransomware and other infiltrated ransomware infections, you can use some reputable antivirus tool such as Spyhunter.

Full text presented in the ransom note:

$$$$$$$
$$ njkwe RaaS corporation $$
$$$$$$$

 

$$$$$$$
$$ All your information is copied in case of refusal of payment will be sold $$
$$$$$$$

WHAT HAPPENED!
Your important files produced on this computer have been encrypted due a security problem.
If you want to restore then write to the by email.

 

Contact!
email: [email protected]
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email: [email protected]
Your personal ID: –

Enter your ID and e-mail in the chat that you would immediately answered.

 

Attention!
Do not rename encrypted files.
Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.
Do not attempt to use the antivirus or uninstall the program.
This will lead to your data loss and unrecoverable.
Decoders of other users is not suitable to decrypt your files – encryption key is unique.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove .666 (njkwe RaaS) Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete .666 (njkwe RaaS) Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove .666 (njkwe RaaS) 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 .666 (njkwe RaaS) Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with .666 (njkwe RaaS) 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 .666 (njkwe RaaS) 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 .666 (njkwe RaaS) 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 .666 (njkwe RaaS) 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 .666 (njkwe RaaS) 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 .666 (njkwe RaaS) 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 .666 (njkwe RaaS) 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 .666 (njkwe RaaS) 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 .666 (njkwe RaaS) 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.