Remove Namaste Ransomware And Access Encrypted Files

Easy Steps To Delete Namaste Ransomware

Namaste Ransomware is a very destructive file-encrypting virus which upon getting into the Windows computers, locks all users’ essential files and data and prevents them from accessing their own files. The sole motive of the hackers behind this data encryption is to extort illicit revenues from the victimized users. During the encryption process, this destructive ransomware appends “._enc” extension with each encrypted file as suffix and hence, all the compromised data can easily be identified. It is able to infect almost all types of files including videos, audios, documents, presentations, spreadsheets etc. and make them completely inaccessible or unusable.

Depth Analysis of Namaste Ransomware:

Once the encryption process is completed, Namaste Ransomware displays a ransom note and also changes the desktop’s wallpaper. This crypto-malware has been reported playing a sound recording saying “pay now to recover your files”. The note informs victims regarding the unpleasant situation and also states that to regain access to the locked files, they must purchase the decryption key via the provided website that costs €10. Once the payment is fmade, they will be provided the decryption key via the email. They are also warned not to restart the computer, otherwise their files will be permanently deleted.

Should Victims Pay The Ransom?

Though, it is not possible to decode the files locked by Namaste Ransomware without using the proper decryption tool. Nonetheless, you should not make any sort of payment to the criminals as you have absolutely no guarantee that they will provide you the required tool even after taking the ransom. There are various instances when crooks just ignored the victimized users once the payment is made and caused them to lose both files as well as money. And therefore, never trust such people no matter what circumstance is and find any alternative way to recover the infected files.

How To Recover The Compromised Data?

Before you try to restore the infected files, victims should first focus on Namaste Ransomware removal from the work-station immediately. After that, you can try to recover the encrypted files via backups that you have saved on any external drive. In the absence of an appropriate backup, you can also try a powerful file-recovery application. You should never consider making any sort of payment to the attackers as it will only encourage them to create and spread more such as viruses for future profits.

Threat Summary

Name: Namaste Ransomware

Type: Ransomware, File-encrypting malware, Crypto-virus

Short Description: Destructive virus which encrypts important files and then asks victims to pay the attackers a huge sum of ransom to get the decryption software/key.

Extension: “._enc”

Ransom Notes: Pop-up window

Ransom Amount: 10 Euros

Additional Information: Virus changes desktop wallpaper and plays a sound recording

Symptoms: Files become unusable stored on the infected systems, previous functional data now have different extension, a ransom demanding note is displayed. Victims are asked to pay an amount of ransom to decrypt their encrypted files.

Distribution methods: Spam emails, peer to peer network sharing, unofficial activation and updating tools.

Damage: All files are encrypted and cannot be accessed without paying ransom, Additional password stealing Trojans and malware infections can be installed along with ransomware infections and other malware.

Removal: To remove this virus from the system, we advise you to use a reliable anti-malware tool. Once malware gets removed, you can recover your files by using existing backup or data-recovery software.

Penetration of Namaste Ransomware:

According to the security experts, the most popular and common crypto-virus distribution source is email spam. Cyber crooks send thousands of deceptive emails to a number of users and attach the malicious payload in the form of an executable, word document, or zip file. These mails are often presented as ‘important’, ‘urgent’ or ‘crucial’ or may pretend to be from some reputable institutions or companies. However, they usually contain malicious attachments which once opened, run or executed, triggers the ransomware installation process.

Moreover, these crypto-viruses can be also distributed via pirated files like software cracks, game cheats, or serial numbers to some security tools, genuine license keys. You cannot know the particular source where those files are coming from, so stay away from unlawful or casual activities if you want to keep the device virus-free. Never open an email that you receive from unknown sender and avoid downloading its attachments. But at the moment, you must remove Namaste Ransomware from the work-station as soon as possible.

Text Presented In The Ransom Note:

YOUR FILES HAVE BEEN ENCRYPTED!

– FILES HAVE BEEN ENCRYPTED SO FAR

Wait, what happend?

All of your files are currently in the process of being encrypted and many of them have already been. To decrypt these files and recover them you need to pay €10 via the website listed below and after payment you will get a decryption key that you can use. Your computer has been put in lockdown mode and you will not be able to use it until you pay. You can click here to open your web browser.

Can’t I just close the program or restart my PC?

No. If you do so you will not be able to decrypt your files and they will also get deleted permanently. Don’t be stupid.

How do I pay?

You can pay the €10 fee via one of the payment methods listed on the site below or visit the site directly via another device if you are not able to access it on this PC:

hxxps://sellix.io/product/-

Click here to pay now

I paid, what’s next? How do I recover my files?

Input the key that was sent to your email below and press ‘Decrypt my files’. Your files will start decrypting and will be made accessible again once finished. 🙂

Decryption key: [Decrypt my files]

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove Namaste Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete Namaste Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Namaste 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 Namaste Ransomware using “System Restore”

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