Remove NET ransomware

About this malware

NET ransomware ransomware is a truly harmful infection as it will encrypt files. Having a system contaminated with ransomware can have very severe consequences, which is why it’s categorized as such a harmful threat. As soon as it is launched, it’ll begin its encryption process. Ransomware targets specific files, and those are files that are the most valuable to people. Unfortunately, in order to decrypt files, you require the decryption key, which the ransomware authors/distributors will try to sell you. We should say that people researching malicious software sometimes release free decryption applications, if they’re able to crack the ransomware. If backup is not available and you have no other way to recover files, your best option may be to wait for that free decryptor.

In addition to finding files encrypted, you’ll also notice a ransom note placed somewhere on your operating system. You will find an explanation about what happened to your files in the note, in addition to being offered a decryption program. Paying cyber crooks is not something we advise, for a couple of reasons. In many cases, crooks take the money but do not send a decryptor. In addition, that payment will probably go towards supporting other malicious software projects. To ensure you never end up in this situation again, buy backup. In case you have made copies of your files, just eliminate NET ransomware.

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In the following section, we will discuss how the threat got inside your device, but to summarize, it was probably spread via spam emails and bogus updates. Such methods are quite frequently used by hackers because superior ability is not required.

Ransomware spread ways

It’s quite likely that you fell for a fake update or opened a file attached to a spam email, and that is how you got the ransomware. If spam email was how the ransomware got in, you will need to learn how to identify malicious spam email. When dealing with senders you are not familiar with, do not instantly open the attached file and check the email thoroughly first. You ought to also know that crooks tend to pretend to be from well-known companies so as to make users lose their guard. The sender might claim to be Amazon, for example, and that the reason they are emailing you is because weird behavior was noticed on the account or that a purchase was made. You can ensure the sender is who they say they are rather easily. Compare the sender’s email address with the ones used by the company, and if there are no records of the address used by anyone legitimate, best not open the attachment. If you have any doubts, you also need to scan the added file with a trustworthy malicious software scanner, just to be on the safe side.

False program updates may have also been how you got the ransomware. Occasionally, when you visit suspicious websites bogus program update alerts could appear, forcing you to install something pretty annoyingly. Those bogus update offers are also often pushed through ads and banners. Though no person familiar with how updates are suggested will ever engage with them as they’ll be clearly false. Unless you wish to jeopardize your device, never download anything from ads or other questionable sources. The application itself will notify you if an update is necessary, or updates may be automatic.

How does this malware behave

Ransomware has locked your files, which is why you can’t open then. While you may have missed this happening, but the ransomware began locking your files soon after the contaminated file was opened. An extension will be added to all affected files. Because of the strong encryption algorithm used, locked files will not be openable so easily. The ransom note, which could be seen either on your desktop or in folders containing encrypted files, should explain what happened to your files and how you can recover them. If it is not your first time dealing with ransomware, you’ll notice that notes follow a specific pattern, hackers will intimidate you to think your sole choice is to pay and then threaten to erase your files if you do not comply. It’s possible that criminals behind this ransomware have the sole decryptor but even if that’s true, paying the ransom isn’t suggested. Realistically, how likely is it that cyber crooks, who encrypted your files in the first place, will feel any responsibility to help you, even after a payment is made. Crooks may take into account that you paid and target you again particularly, believing you will pay a second time.

It may be the case that you’ve uploaded at least some of your files somewhere, so check storage devices you have and various social media accounts. In case malware specialists are able to release a free decryption utility in the future, backup all your encrypted files. Whatever the case might be, you will need to delete NET ransomware from your computer.

Backing up your files is pretty important so hopefully you will start doing that. If you do not, you might end up losing your files again. Backup prices vary depending in which backup option you choose, but the investment is definitely worth it if you have files you don’t want to lose.

NET ransomware removal

Unless you truly know what you are doing, don’t try manual removal. Instead, obtain malicious software removal program to deal with the infection. You will likely have to reboot your system in Safe Mode in order to successfully launch the anti-malware program. There should be no issues when your run the program, so you may successfully eliminate NET ransomware. Keep in mind that malicious software removal program can’t help you with files, it can only get rid of the ransomware for you.

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Learn how to remove NET ransomware from your computer

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

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

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