Nile ransomware Removal

About this ransomware

Nile ransomware will effect your device in a very negative way because it will encrypt your data. Because of how easily the infection is caught, ransomware is regarded as one of the most damaging malicious software you can get. As soon as it’s launched, it’ll begin scanning for and locking certain files. Victims will find that photos, videos and documents will be targeted because of their value to victims. The key you need to decrypt your files is in the hands of crooks who were the ones who authored/spread this ransomware. There is some good news as the ransomware may be cracked by malicious software specialists, and they may release a free decryption utility. If backup isn’t available and you have no other option, you might as well wait for that free decryption tool.

Once file encryption is complete, if you look on your desktop or in folders containing encrypted files, you should find a ransom note. Seeing as ransomware developers intend to make as much money as possible, you will be asked to pay for a decryption tool if you want to restore your files. While we cannot say what you should do as it’s your files we are talking about but paying for a decryption application isn’t suggested. It’s not an impossible for crooks to just take your money without helping you. That money will also go towards making more malware. You also need to buy backup, so that you don’t end up in this situation again. Simply terminate Nile ransomware if you had made copies of your files.

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If you continue reading, we’ll discuss how the malware got inside your system, but in short, it was probably spread via spam emails and bogus updates. Spam emails and fake updates are one of the most widely used methods, which is why we’re sure you acquired the malware via them.

How does ransomware spread

You can get your operating system contaminated in a variety of ways, but as we’ve mentioned above, you possibly got the infection through bogus updates and spam emails. If spam email was how you got the ransomware, you will have to become familiar with how to differentiate dangerous spam. Always check the email attentively before opening the attached file. It is also rather common for hackers to pretend to be from popular companies, as a well-known company names would make users less careful. For example, they might claim to be Amazon and say that they have added a receipt for a recent purchase to the email. Nevertheless, you can easily examine whether that is really true. Look up the company emailing you, check the email addresses that belong to their employees and see if your sender is legitimate. Furthermore, scan the attached file with a malicious software scanner before opening it.

Bogus software updates could have also been how you picked up the infection. The fake software updates can be encountered when you visit dubious sites. They may also appear in ad or banner form and looking quite real. We highly doubt anyone who knows how updates are offered will ever fall for this trick, however. Your device will never be clean if you continue to download anything from suspicious sources. When your application requires to be updated, either the application in question will notify you, or it’ll automatically update.

What does this malware do

We probably don’t have to clarify that your files have been locked. File encrypting could have happened without you noticing, right after you opened an infected file. All locked files will be marked with an unusual extension, so it’ll be clear which files were affected. There is no use in trying to open affected files because a strong encryption algorithm was used for their encryption. The ransom note, which should be placed either on your desktop or in folders that contain encrypted files, ought to explain what happened to your files and what your options are. The ransom notes usually tend to threaten users with file deletion and encourage victims to pay the ransom. While criminals might be right in saying that file decryption without a decryptor is not possible, giving into the requests is not something a lot of professionals will suggest. Trusting people to blame for locking your files to keep their word and help you isn’t exactly the best idea. If you pay now, crooks could think you would be inclined to pay a second time, thus you might be targeted specifically next time.

It’s possible you could have stored at least some of your files somewhere, so try to remember if that could be the case. If you are out of choices, back up the locked files and safekeep them for the future, it’s not impossible that a malicious software analyst will release a free decryptor and you could recover files. Eliminate Nile ransomware as soon as possible, no matter what you do.

While we hope you successfully get your files back, we also would like this to be a lesson to you about how important routine backups are. If you don’t, you could endangering your files again. There are various backup options available, some more expensive than others but if you have valuable files it is worth purchasing one.

Nile ransomware elimination

Truth be told, if you did not realize you were dealing with ransomware, you shouldn’t pick manual removal. To securely erase the infection use anti-malware program, unless you are willing to risk damaging your computer. You might have to boot your device in Safe Mode in order to successfully launch the malware removal program. As soon as your system loads in Safe Mode, scan your computer and delete Nile ransomware once it’s found. You should bear in mind that anti-malware program can’t help you with files, it will only delete malware for you.

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Learn how to remove Nile ransomware from your computer

• Step 1. Remove Nile ransomware using Safe Mode with Networking.
• Step 2. Remove Nile ransomware using System Restore
• Step 3. Recover your data

Step 1. Remove Nile ransomware using Safe Mode with Networking.

• a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Networking.
• b) Step 2. Remove Nile ransomware.

a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Networking.

For Windows 7/Vista/XP

1. Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options appears.
3. Choose Safe Mode with Networking

For Windows 8/10 users

1. Press the power button that appears at the Windows login screen. Press and hold Shift. Click Restart.
2. Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart.
3. Choose Enable Safe Mode with Networking.

b) Step 2. Remove Nile ransomware.

You will now need to open your browser and download some kind of anti-malware software. Choose a trustworthy one, install it and have it scan your computer for malicious threats. When the ransomware is found, remove it. If, for some reason, you can't access Safe Mode with Networking, go with another option.

Step 2. Remove Nile ransomware using System Restore

• a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
• b) Step 2. Restore files and settings.

a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

For Windows 7/Vista/XP

1. Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK.
2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options appears.
3. Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

For Windows 8/10 users

1. Press the power button that appears at the Windows login screen. Press and hold Shift. Click Restart.
2. Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart.
3. Choose Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

b) Step 2. Restore files and settings.

1. You will need to type in cd restore in the window that appears. Press Enter.
2. Type in rstrui.exe and again, press Enter.
3. A window will pop-up and you should press Next. Choose a restore point and press Next again.
4. Press Yes.

While this should have taken care of the ransomware, you might want to download anti-malware just to be sure no other threats are lurking.  

Step 3. Recover your data

• a) Using Data Recovery Pro to recover encrypted files.
• b) Restore files through Windows Previous Versions
• c) Using Shadow Explorer to recover files

While backup is essential, there is still quite a few users who do not have it. If you are one of them, you can try the below provided methods and you just might be able to recover files.

a) Using Data Recovery Pro to recover encrypted files.

1. Download Data Recovery Pro, preferably from a trustworthy website.
2. Scan your device for recoverable files.
3. Recover them.

b) Restore files through Windows Previous Versions

If you had System Restore enabled, you can recover files through Windows Previous Versions.

1. Find a file you want to recover.
2. Right-click on it.
3. Select Properties and then Previous versions.
4. Pick the version of the file you want to recover and press Restore.

c) Using Shadow Explorer to recover files

If you are lucky, the ransomware did not delete your shadow copies. They are made by your system automatically for when system crashes.

1. Go to the official website (shadowexplorer.com) and acquire the Shadow Explorer application.
2. Set up and open it.
3. Press on the drop down menu and pick the disk you want.
4. If folders are recoverable, they will appear there. Press on the folder and then Export.

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