Do you know what Nvram Ransomware is?
Nvram Ransomware is like cancer that spreads across your operating system silently, without causing any symptoms. Once it is too late to do anything, it reveals itself in the ugliest way. Luckily, this malware cannot cause harm to your physical health, but it can definitely give you a temporary headache. This malware encrypts personal files, and when it does that, your files are no longer readable. You cannot use or install any program that will read them normally, and that is because encryption is meant to ensure that files are locked away safely. Of course, in this instance, cybercriminals have locked away the files so that you could not access them. If you cannot access them, you might be pushed into paying money in return for a decryption tool. Instead of paying the ransom, we suggest that you remove Nvram Ransomware from your operating system, and if you want to learn more – continue reading.
It is likely that Nvram Ransomware got into your operating system when you opened a strange spam email message and, quite possibly, clicked an attached file. In a different scenario – that is also quite probable – the launcher file was dropped using vulnerabilities in remote access systems. That is exactly how most threats from the Crysis/Dharma Ransomware family are spread. We do not know if Nvram Ransomware was created by the same attackers who created Deal Ransomware, RSA Ransomware, VIRUS Ransomware, Asus Ransomware, or other clones, but they do have many similarities. For one, once files are encrypted, an extension is added, and the format of this extension is always the same. In our case, it is “.id-{ID}.[clifieb@tutanota.com].nvram,” and the format comprises of unique ID code, a unique email address, and a unique extension at the end. Some of the more recent threats from this family have also been found disabling the Task Manager.
Nvram Ransomware screenshot
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After encryption, Nvram Ransomware launches a window entitled “clifieb@tutanota.com,” and the message displayed in this window states that files were encrypted. That is where you should stop paying attention. The message is created to convince you to email clifieb@tutanota.com, so that attackers could send you ransom payment instructions. Even if you can pay however much the attackers are asking, you do not want to waste your money, do you? Unfortunately, it is most likely that you would find yourself empty-handed if you paid the ransom. On top of that, by sending the message, you would be exposing yourself to cybercriminals, and need we remind you that Nvram Ransomware itself spreads via spam emails? If you are not careful, you could be exposed to new threats soon enough. You should also find a file named “FILES ENCRYPTED.txt.” The message inside represents clifieb@tutanota.com, and instead of opening the file, we suggest that you delete it right away.
Of course, the main task is to delete Nvram Ransomware launcher, and since we cannot be sure how this malware got in, we cannot tell you where the file could be. If you opened it as a spam email attachment, it could be saved in the Downloads, the %TEMP% directory, or maybe on the Desktop. If you are able to locate, identify, and remove Nvram Ransomware .exe file, you should have no problem following the steps in the guide below. Another option is to employ an anti-malware tool that would automatically erase all threats and, at the same time, ensure reliable Windows protection. Needless to say, we recommend choosing the latter route. Unfortunately, files will not be decrypted when you remove the threat, but if you have backups stored outside, you will be able to use them as replacements.
Remove Nvram Ransomware
- Delete recently downloaded files or Delete the launcher file if you can identify it.
- Delete the ransom note file named FILES ENCRYPTED.txt.
- Simultaneously tap Win+E keys to access Windows Explorer.
- Enter these paths into the bar at the top to find and Delete a malicious {random name}.exe file:
- %WINDIR%\System32\
- %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
- %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
- %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
- Enter these paths into the bar at the top to find and Delete a malicious Info.hta file:
- %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
- %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
- %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
- %WINDIR%\System32\
- %APPDATA%
- Simultaneously tap Win+R keys to access Run and then enter regedit into the dialog box.
- Move to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run.
- Delete all values that are associated with {random name}.exe and Info.hta files (check value data).
- Empty Recycle Bin and then check for malware leftovers using a trusted malware scanner.
In non-techie terms:
Nvram Ransomware is very dangerous, and the best thing you can do for yourself is to ensure full-time Windows protection. As long as your system is guarded, you avoid spam emails or malicious downloaders, and you also keep up with updates and vulnerability patches, you should be able to avoid it. Of course, just in case it managed to slip through defenses, you want to have files backed up. Those files that have copies stored safely can always be replaced. When the infection slithers in, your first task is to remove it. It should be possible to delete Nvram Ransomware manually using the guide above, but since we advise implementing reliable protection, we suggest that you install anti-malware software now. It will reinstate Windows protection and, at the same time, will perform malware removal automatically.