This article will help you remove NZMR ransomware in full. Follow the ransomware removal instructions at the end of the article.
NZMR is a cryptovirus that is based on the code of both EDA2 and HiddenTear open-source ransomware projects. The cryptovirus could place an extension to files after encrypting them, but that is not evident as of yet. The ransom sum it wants is 500 US dollars. Continue to read below to see how you could try to potentially restore some of your data and files.
Threat Summary
| Name | NZMR |
| Type | Ransomware |
| Short Description | The ransomware is a variant of HiddenTear and EDA2, which are both open-source ransomware viruses. It encrypts files on your computer and will store a ransom message on your PC afterward. |
| Symptoms | The ransomware will encrypt your files and display a ransom note message on your Desktop in the form of an image and also place a copy that is in a text file. |
| Distribution Method | Spam Emails, Email Attachments |
| Detection Tool | See If Your System Has Been Affected by NZMR Download Malware Removal Tool | User Experience | Join Our Forum to Discuss NZMR. |
| Data Recovery Tool | Windows Data Recovery by Stellar Phoenix Notice! This product scans your drive sectors to recover lost files and it may not recover 100% of the encrypted files, but only few of them, depending on the situation and whether or not you have reformatted your drive. |
NZMR Ransomware – Infection Ways
NZMR ransomware could spread its infection in various ways. A payload dropper which initiates the malicious script for this ransomware is being spread around the World Wide Web, and researchers have gotten their hands on a malware sample. If that file lands on your computer system and you somehow execute it – your computer device will become infected. You can see the detections of such a file on the VirusTotal service:
NZMR ransomware might also distribute its payload file on social media and file-sharing services. Freeware found on the Internet which is presented as useful might also be hiding the malicious script for the cryptovirus. Refrain from opening files right after you have downloaded them. You should first scan them with a security tool, while also checking their size and signatures for anything that seems out of the ordinary. You should read the tips for preventing ransomware found in our forum section.
NZMR Ransomware – Technical Information
NZMR is a virus that encrypts your files and extorts you to pay a ransom to get them back to normal. Malware researchers have confirmed that it is a variant of the HiddenTear project.
NZMR ransomware could make entries in the Windows Registry to achieve persistence, and could launch or repress processes in a Windows environment. Such entries are typically designed in a way to launch the virus automatically with each start of the Windows operating system.
Below, you can see the ransom message that shows after encryption is done:
That ransom message reads the following:
YOUR COMPUTER IS HACK
ALL FILE THIS COMPUTER IS CRYPT
IF YOU WANT TO RECOVER YOUR FILES BEFORE THEY ARE REMOVED. YOU HAVE 24 HOURS TO SEND $ 500 TO THE DIRECTION OF BITCOIN THAT IS INDICATED BELOW:
ADDRESS: 1Dh6zY9U1V3XJELDh8hQdox3eR765XyR4H
ONCE YOU MAKE THE SENDING CONTACT BY EMAIL TO THE SOGUIENTE ADDRESS:
E-mail: [email protected]
PROVIDE YOUR DATA FOR THE RECOVERY OF LOCKED FILES
THANK YOU VERY MUCH
TEAM NZMR
The above ransom message of the NZMR ransomware states that your files are encrypted. Instructions are written on how to potentially get your data back by paying a ransom equal to 500 US dollars. You shouldn’t do either as nobody could give you a guarantee for your files getting restored afterward. Furthermore, giving money to cybercriminals will likely motivate them to create more ransomware or do similar criminal activities.
NZMR Ransomware – Encryption Process
As NZMR virus is a variant of both the HiddenTear and EDA2 open-source ransomware projects, it would probably seek to encrypt files with the following extensions:
→.txt, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .pps, .ppt, .pptx, .odt, .gif, .jpg, .png, .db, .csv, .sql, .mdb, .sln, .php, .asp, .aspx, .html, .xml, .psd, .frm, .myd, .myi, .dbf, .mp3, .mp4, .avi, .mov, .mpg, .rm, .wmv, .m4a, .mpa, .wav, .sav, .gam, .log, .ged, .msg, .myo, .tax, .ynab, .ifx, .ofx, .qfx, .qif, .qdf, .tax2013, .tax2014, .tax2015, .box, .ncf, .nsf, .ntf, .lwp
Files that get encrypted could probably receive the same extension appended to them which could be .nzmr but that is not evident as of yet. The encryption algorithm that is used is believed to be AES since it is a variant of HiddenTear and EDA2.
The NZMR file cryptovirus could be set to erase all the Shadow Volume Copies from the Windows operating system with the help of the following command:
→vssadmin.exe delete shadows /all /Quiet
In case the command stated above is executed that would make the encryption process more efficient as it will dismiss one of the ways for restoring your data. You could keep on reading below to see how you can potentially recover your data.
Remove NZMR Ransomware and Restore Files
If your computer got infected with the NZMR ransomware, you should have a bit of experience in removing malware. You should get rid of this ransomware as quickly as possible before it can have the chance to spread further and infect other computers. You should remove the ransomware and follow the step-by-step instructions guide provided below.
Manually delete NZMR from your Mac
Remove a toolbar from Mozilla Firefox
Remove a toolbar from Google Chrome
Remove an extension from Safari and reset it.
Automatically remove NZMR from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as NZMR, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. Combo Cleaner offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
