What is CryptoNar Ransomware?
One careless action can help CryptoNar Ransomware enter your operating system, and that is why you want to be cautious at all times. Do NOT open spam email attachments even if they appear to be sent from someone you know. Do NOT click on random links and advertisements that come your way. Most important, do NOT download files or software that you are not familiar with. You want to do research before installing anything new. Unfortunately, there are many malicious threats spreading around, and so you want to make sure that you take appropriate security measures so that you would not need to worry about the removal of malware in the first place. Anti-Spyware-101.com analysts recommend implementing anti-malware software and backing up files on a chosen cloud. You should keep these recommendations in mind even if the only thing you want to focus on right now is deleting CryptoNar Ransomware. If that is what you are worried about right now, please continue reading.
How does CryptoNar Ransomware work?
CryptoNar Ransomware is very similar to CryptoJoker Ransomware, another malicious file-encryptor that can terrorize Windows users. When this malicious infection invades the system, it goes after files that are stored in the %USERPROFILE% directory and all subfolders within. It appears that the infection uses RSA-2048 encryptor to corrupt files, and when it does that, it attaches “.partially.cryptoNar” or “.fully.cryptoNar” extension at the end of their names. The latter extension is attached to .txt and .md files only. These files are, in a way, locked up, and only a special decryption key can help “unlock” them. The issue here is that this key is held hostage by the creators of CryptoNar Ransomware, and, needless to say, they would never release this key without gaining something in return. Unfortunately, it is very unlikely that cyber criminals would provide victims with the decryptor even if they paid the ransom, which is what is requested via a file named “CRYPTONAR RECOVERY INFORMATION.txt.”
Besides the TXT file on the Desktop, CryptoNar Ransomware also launches a window with the exact same message. It pushes to purchase $200 worth of Bitcoins and send them to a special Bitcoin Wallet (1FeutvrVeiF8Qdnnx9Rr3CyBfHBCFeKWPq). Obviously, we do not advise doing that. Unfortunately, those who do not have other options – those who do not have backups, for example – are likely to take the risk. The payment is expected in 72 hours, and victims are urged to send their email addresses along with the payment so that attackers could, allegedly, send the decryptor. All of this is just a scam, and you should not fall for it. Unfortunately, free decryptors do not exist, and that means that there is nothing anyone can do to help you recover your files. Do you have backups? If you do, and you want to replace the corrupted files with them, we suggest doing that only after you remove CryptoNar Ransomware from your Windows operating system.
How to delete CryptoNar Ransomware
Your virtual security is in your hands, and you are the one who needs to take care of it. Needless to say, in this situation, it is most important that you remove CryptoNar Ransomware, but do not forget that your overall security is vulnerable. You can solve both issues by employing anti-malware software. It will reinstate protection and automatically delete CryptoNar Ransomware. If other threats are running wild on your system, they will be contained too. What is the alternative to that? You can delete the threat manually using the guide below – follow it only if you can identify the launcher file – and then take care of your operating system yourself. Obviously, you should not assume that protecting yourself is an easy task. In fact, even experienced Windows users choose to use the help of security software. The choice is yours, but, ultimately, you want to do whatever is best for your virtual security. If you want to ask us questions, do so via the comments section.
Removal Instructions
- Tap Win+R to launch RUN and then enter regedit.exe.
- In Registry Editor move to HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run.
- Delete a value named Sound Card (the value data should point to CryptoNarDecryptor.exe).
- Tap Win+E to launch Explorer and then enter %USERPROFILE% into the field at the top.
- Delete the file named CryptoNarDecryptor.exe (note that the name could be modified).
- Go to the Desktop and Delete files CryptoNarDecryptor.exe and CRYPTONAR RECOVERY INFORMATION.txt.
- Find and Delete the launcher of the ransomware.
- Empty Recycle Bin and then perform a thorough system scan to check for leftovers.
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