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About this malware

.Ninja file ransomware will effect your computer very severely as it will encrypt your files. Generally, ransomware is regarded as a highly dangerous threat because of its behavior. Certain file types will be locked soon after the ransomware launches. Users will find that photos, videos and documents will be targeted due to how valuable they likely are to people. You will need to get a decryption key to decrypt files but unfortunately, the hackers who locked your files have it. A free decryptor might be released after some time if malicious software researchers can crack the ransomware. Seeing as there aren’t many choices available for you, this may be the best one for you.

Soon after you become aware of what is going on, you’ll find a ransom note. The note will clarify that files have been encrypted and the sole way of getting them back is to pay. You shouldn’t be shocked when told this but interacting with hackers is not encouraged. It’s not an impossible for criminals to just take the money and not help you. And naturally that the money will encourage them to make more malicious software. Seeing as you’re thinking about paying criminals, maybe purchasing backup would be better. Simply terminate .Ninja file ransomware if you had created backup.

If you recall recently opening a spam email attachment or downloading a program update from a dubious source that’s how it managed to gain access into your device. Both methods are commonly used by ransomware developers/distributors.

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Ransomware distribution ways

It is quite likely that you installed a fake update or opened a file attached to a spam email, and that’s how you got the ransomware. If spam email was how the ransomware got in, you will have to become familiar with how malicious spam email looks like. Always check the email carefully before you open the attached file. It’s also not unusual for cyber criminals to pretend to be from known companies, as a recognizable name would make users less cautious. For example, senders pretend to be from Amazon or eBay, with the email saying that strange purchases are being made by your account. However, these types of emails are easy to investigate. Look up the company the sender says to be from, check their used email addresses and see if your sender’s is among them. It would also be suggested to scan the attached file with a malicious software scanner to make sure it’s safe.

The ransomware may have also entered via false updates for programs. Often, you’ll see the bogus updates on high-risk websites. Frequently, the bogus update notifications also appear via adverts or banners. Nevertheless, because updates are never offered this way, people familiar with how updates work will not fall for it. If you don’t want your device to be full of clutter or contaminated with malicious software, never download anything from dubious sources. Take into consideration that if a program requires an update, the program will either automatically update or alert you through the software, and definitely not through your browser.

How does ransomware behave

We likely don’t have to explain that your files have been locked. As soon as the infected file was opened, the encryption began, and you probably didn’t realize. If you’re uncertain about which of your files were locked, look for a certain file extension added to files, indicating that they have been locked. Because a powerful encryption algorithm was used for file encryption, do not waste your time attempting to open files. Information about what you need to do to recover your files should be found on the ransom note. If you’ve encountered ransomware before, you will notice that notes follow a specific pattern, crooks will intimidate you to think your sole choice is to pay and then threaten to erase your files if you don’t comply. Paying the ransom isn’t the recommended option, even if that’s the only way to get files back. What guarantee is there that files will be restore after you pay. The same cyber criminals might target you again because they may believe if you gave into the requests once, you might do it again.

Instead of paying, check your storage devices and online accounts to see if you’ve stored files somewhere but have simply forgotten. Our advice would be to backup all files that have been locked, for when or if researchers specializing in malware create a free decryption tool. Whatever the case may be, you’ll still have to uninstall .Ninja file ransomware.

While we hope your file recovery is successful, we also think this will be a lesson to you about how important it is that you back up your files regularly. You could endanger your files again if you do not. Backup prices vary depending in which form of backup you opt for, but the investment is absolutely worth it if you have files you want to guard.

.Ninja file ransomware elimination

Truth be told, if you didn’t realize you were dealing with ransomware, you shouldn’t try manual elimination. If you do not wish to end up causing more harm to your device, employing malware removal program should be your choice. You may be having trouble running the program, in which case you should, attempt again after booting your computer in Safe Mode. Initiate a scan of your system, and delete .Ninja file ransomware as soon as it’s detected. Malware elimination won’t restore files, however.

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Learn how to remove .Ninja file ransomware from your computer

Step 1. Remove .Ninja file ransomware using Safe Mode with Networking.

a) Step 1. Access Safe Mode with Networking.

For Windows 7/Vista/XP
  1. Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK. win-xp-restart Remove .Ninja file ransomware
  2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options appears.
  3. Choose Safe Mode with Networking win-xp-safe-mode Remove .Ninja file ransomware
For Windows 8/10 users
  1. Press the power button that appears at the Windows login screen. Press and hold Shift. Click Restart. win-10-restart Remove .Ninja file ransomware
  2. Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart. win-10-options Remove .Ninja file ransomware
  3. Choose Enable Safe Mode with Networking. win-10-boot-menu Remove .Ninja file ransomware

b) Step 2. Remove .Ninja file 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 .Ninja file ransomware using System Restore

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

For Windows 7/Vista/XP
  1. Start → Shutdown → Restart → OK. win-xp-restart Remove .Ninja file ransomware
  2. Press and keep pressing F8 until Advanced Boot Options appears.
  3. Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt. win-xp-safe-mode Remove .Ninja file ransomware
For Windows 8/10 users
  1. Press the power button that appears at the Windows login screen. Press and hold Shift. Click Restart. win-10-restart Remove .Ninja file ransomware
  2. Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart. win-10-options Remove .Ninja file ransomware
  3. Choose Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt. win-10-boot-menu Remove .Ninja file ransomware

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. command-promt-restore Remove .Ninja file ransomware
  3. A window will pop-up and you should press Next. Choose a restore point and press Next again. windows-restore-point Remove .Ninja file ransomware
  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

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. data-recovery-pro Remove .Ninja file ransomware
  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. windows-previous-version Remove .Ninja file ransomware
  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. shadow-explorer Remove .Ninja file ransomware
  4. If folders are recoverable, they will appear there. Press on the folder and then Export.

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