Remove NOV Ransomware [Instructions to restore files]

Simple steps to delete NOV Ransomware and retrieve files

NOV Ransomware is a data locker. The infection comes from the Dharma ransomware family and was discovered by Ravi. The malware uses a combination of AES and RSA algorithms to encrypt data and add .NOV file extension plus victim’s ID and cyber criminals email address. As soon as the encryption is completed, the ransomware places a special text file named MANUAL.txt into every folder containing the encrypted data and displays a pop-up window.

The created note informs victims that all their files are encrypted and they should not try to rename them or try to decrypt them with third party software as it might cause permanently damage files. To get information about how to pay money for decryption key users are instructed to write an email to the criminals. Once contacted, users will receive details relating to price of decryption tool and how to pay for it.

Threat specification

Name: NOV Ransomware

Threat Type: Ransomware

Files Extension: .NOV

Family: Dharma

Ransom Demanding Message: pop-up window, MANUAL.txt

Cyber Criminal Contact: [email protected]

Distribution methods: Infected email attachments (macros), torrent websites, malicious ads, porn or torrent files, p2p file sharing via unsafe networks.

Symptoms: File encryption by the ransomware is performed by means of the AES and RSA encryption algorithms. Once the encryption is completed, the ransomware adds its special .NOV extension to all the files modified by it.

Removal: To eliminate possible malware infections, our security researchers recommend scanning your computer with Spyhunter to remove NOV Ransomware completely.

Should victims contact ransomware attackers?

Although, this ransomware infection keeps enforcing you to pay money sooner, else the chances to recover or restore your encrypted data or files will be permanently lost. In such case, victims are instructed not to pay money to hackers and contact them. Victims who pay a ransom often get scammed. Therefore, it is better suggested to choose cleaning your infected PC against ransomware and its associated files first and opt for lately created backup to get your files back.

How do NOV Ransomware infect PC?

To start its functions, the aforementioned malware term called NOV Ransomware is spread by its creators through several methods. Such methods include bundles of free software programs, spam email campaign, Trojans, unreliable download sources and many more. Spam email campaigns are used to deliver malware. They contain malicious attachments or download links for malicious files. Recipients infect system when they download and open those infectious files.

Trojans are malicious programs designed to install other malware of this kind. Once a device is infected with certain Trojan, then that Trojan installs additional malware. Unreliable sources for downloading programs are P2P networks (torrent clients), freeware download websites, third party downloader’s (or installers), free file hosting sites etc. They can be and often are used to distribute malicious files. To trick users into downloading those files, cyber criminals disguised them as legitimate.

Remove NOV Ransomware

You can use Spyhunter that is recommended as professional automatic malware removal tool which will help you to get rid of NOV Ransomware immediately from the system. Despite this, some more removal instructions have been provided for user so that they will not find any trouble while performing removal process.

Text presented in the pop-up window:

YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED
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!
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.
YOUR ID

Text in this file:

all your data has been locked us
You want to return?
write email [email protected] or [email protected]

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete NOV Ransomware using “System Restore”

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

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