NMoreira BOOT Ransomware – How to Remove It

by Ventsislav Krastev | Last Update: May 29, 2023 | 0 Comments

What is NMoreira BOOT Ransomware virus? How to remove NMoreira BOOT Ransomware from your computer? How to prevent NMoreira in the future?

NMoreira BOOT Ransomware is the latest version of the NMoreira ransom family of viruses. The virus has recently been updated with a new variant that encrypts the Master Boot Record (MBR), preventing you from even booting Windows. If your computer has been locked by Nmoreira ransomware, we recommend that you read this article thoroughly.

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Threat Summary NMoreira BOOT Ransomware – How Did I Get It and What Does It Do?How to Try and Recover Drives By RANSOMWARE NMoreira BOOT Ransomware Remove NMoreira BOOT Ransomware

Threat Summary

Name	Ransomware NMoreira BOOT
Type	Ransomware, MBR Encrypter
Short Description	Aims to encrypt the MBR(Master Boot Record) of your computer and hold it hostage until you pay ransom fee in BitCoin.
Symptoms	A boot screen appears, called “RANSOMWARE NMoreira BOOT”
Distribution Method	Spam Emails, Email Attachments, Executable files
Detection Tool	See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware Download Malware Removal Tool
User Experience	Join Our Forum to Discuss Ransomware NMoreira BOOT.
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.

NMoreira Boot Ransomware Update April 2020

Additional information is available about the NMoreira Boot ransomware threat since the last major campaign. It appears that a new attack is currently being organized by an unknown hacking group. It follows the familiar sequence of the previous virus by modifying the boot records. This will make it impossible to boot into the operating system in the proper way, these changes may also bock access to recovery menus and such operations. Writing to the MBR records may also delete important system files which can corrupt the system and even lock it so that repair will be very difficult. As this is a very low-level erasure of system files data recovery will be almost impossible when it comes to the boot loader.

As an advanced malware it will make sure that it stays undetected by the owners. This is done by emulating physical devices interaction . To hide its tracks the processes associated with the ransomware will be hidden from the task manager. Dynamic resolution of system and user-installed applications will be done to further evade detection by security software. This will include anti-virus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems and others.

The current configuration of the virus is to scheduled a shut down task every 30 minutes. At boot it will display a ransom screen. A ransom note will also be generated in folders where there are affected files, this note will have the YOUR_DRIVE_HAS_BEEN_ENCRYPTED.TXT name.

NMoreira BOOT Ransomware – How Did I Get It and What Does It Do?

The NMoreira BOOT Ransomware can infect computers via many different ways. One of those ways is to spread on your computer as a result of a file you may have opened. Such files may be downloaded via e-mail or from sites that make them seem as the following legitimate files:

Invoices.
Receipts.
Installers.
Portable programs.
Patches.
Cracks.
Key generators.

They can be opened as an e-mail attachment, a torrent download or simply by downloading them from a compromised site.

Either way, once you get compromised by the NMoreira ransomware, the following ransom note is what you will see after your computer resets:

Text from Image:

RANSOMWARE NMoreira BOOT

All your files have been ENCRYPTED!
YOUR ID:
if you want to restore them write us the e-mail:6699nm@protonmail.com

if it is not answered within 24 hours, use the next step to receive a new contact e-mail!

If neither of the links is online for a long period of time, there is another way to open it, you should install the Tor Browser installation and use of Tor Browser:

enter the address https://www.torproject.org/download.

One the site you will be offered to download Tor Browser:
download and run Tor Browser:
connect with the button ‘Connect’ (if you use the English version):

type the address
https://{TOR LINK}

Enter key: _

Once the victim opens the Tor web link, the following message becomes visible:

NMoreira ransomware is different from other viruses in the sense that it does not encrypt the files, but the MBR. This may work out good for you and you still could retrieve your files without paying. One way to do this is if you extract manually the hard drive by following the steps underneath.

How to Try and Recover Drives By RANSOMWARE NMoreira BOOT Ransomware

We have decided to create theoretical instructions to help you try and recover at least some of your important files. Here is what you will need to have for the instructions:

A screwdriver, corresponding to your desktop/laptop.
A secure computer that is scanned for malware and cleaned and has a proper ransomware protection.
Patience.

First of all, you should choose the safe computer from which to scan your files to be a powerful Windows machine which is also secured. This is why we recommend following these steps to secure it:

1. Download an ransomware and malware protection program.

Spy Hunter scanner will only detect the threat. If you want the threat to be automatically removed, you need to purchase the full version of the anti-malware tool.Find Out More About SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool / How to Uninstall SpyHunter
2. Download a relevant ransomware protection program.
3. Download a relevant cloud backup program that backups copies of your files on a secure server and even if your computer is affected you will stay protected. For more information you can also check another methods to safely store your data here.

After securing the test PC, you should prepare it for the decryption process which will most likely be lengthy. This is why we recommend changing the power settings so that your decryption computer does not automatically hibernate or sleep while left decrypting the drive.

→ Step 1: Click on the battery icon in your system tray (next to the digital clock) in Windows and then click on More Power Options.
Step 2:The Power options menu will appear. In your power plan click on Change Plan Settings.
Step 3: In your plan’s settings make sure you set “Turn off the display” and “Put computer to sleep” to “Never” from the drop down minutes menu.
Step 4: Click on Save Changes and close it.

Recovery Phase

For the recovery process, we have outlined several often-met drive migration scenarios which can be possible between different computers:

From Laptop to Laptop with no extra components.
From Desktop to Desktop with no extra components.
From Laptop to Desktop with a SATA cable if the Desktop has an outdated chipset.
From Desktop to Laptop with a SATA cable if the Laptop has a newer chipset.

To simplify the process, we recommend you to choose machines that do not require any extra cables or components for the drive to run on them. In case you do not have such possibility, we recommend using an external SATA-USB adapter.

Step 1: Remove battery and power from your laptop. For desktop computers, please remove eliminate the power from the contact.

Step 2: Using the screwdriver, unscrew the case which carries the hard drive. For laptops, you should follow these steps:

Step 3: Remove the hard drive again with the screwdriver. It will look similar to the one on the picture below:

Step 4: Plug-in the hard drive on a secure computer which has an internet connection and Windows installed and screw it in firmly. If connected directly, the hard drive should be detected by the OS as a separate partition, similar to the picture below:

Step 5: After you have connected the drive, you will likely not be able to open it, because it’s sectors are encrypted. However, because only some of the sectors are encrypted, enough to render the drive no longer openable, you may have a chance if you use a data recovery software to recover the files from the drive as you were scanning a lost partition. Most data recovery programs have support for scanning broken partitions, but we recommend you to try the following:

Remove NMoreira BOOT Ransomware

After you have done this, you should scan the connected hard drive with an advanced anti-malware software or use the manual removal steps below if you can access your hard drive from another operating system. For maximum effectiveness, we strongly recommend scanning the infected drive with a preferred and professional anti-malware software. Such tool can effectively help you get rid of the virus files of NMoreira BOOT ransomware. This will prevent another infection from happening on your computer and more so, such software can also protect your PC against further damage too.

Ventsislav Krastev

Ventsislav is a cybersecurity expert at SensorsTechForum since 2015. He has been researching, covering, helping victims with the latest malware infections plus testing and reviewing software and the newest tech developments. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for learning new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management, Network Administration and Computer Administration of System Applications, he found his true calling within the cybersecrurity industry and is a strong believer in the education of every user towards online safety and security.

Step 1: Scan for Ransomware NMoreira BOOT with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.

Download

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It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.

2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

scan for and delete ransomware virus step 2

3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.

scan for and delete ransomware virus step 3

4. After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the 'Next' button.

scan for and delete ransomware virus step 4

If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.

Ransomware Automatic Removal - Video Guide

Step 2: Uninstall Ransomware NMoreira BOOT and related malware from Windows

Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:

1. Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear. delete ransomware from windows step 1

2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER. delete ransomware from windows step 2

3. This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press "Uninstall" delete ransomware from windows step 3

Follow the instructions above and you will successfully delete most unwanted and malicious programs.

Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Ransomware NMoreira BOOT on your computer.

The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Ransomware NMoreira BOOT there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK. delete ransomware virus registries step 1

2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above. delete ransomware virus registries step 2

3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it. delete ransomware virus registries step 3

Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.

IMPORTANT!
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.

Step 4: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Ransomware NMoreira BOOT

OFFER

Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!

We Recommend To Scan Your PC with SpyHunter

Keep in mind, that SpyHunter’s scanner is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter detects malware on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool to remove the malware threats. Read our SpyHunter 5 review. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria

1. Hold Windows Key + R. remove ransomware in safe mode step 1

2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK. remove ransomware in safe mode step 2

3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK". remove ransomware in safe mode step 3

Tip: Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on.

4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode. remove ransomware in safe mode step 4

5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen. remove ransomware in safe mode step 5

Step 5: Try to Restore Files Encrypted by Ransomware NMoreira BOOT.

Method 1: Use STOP Decrypter by Emsisoft.

Not all variants of this ransomware can be decrypted for free, but we have added the decryptor used by researchers that is often updated with the variants which become eventually decrypted. You can try and decrypt your files using the instructions below, but if they do not work, then unfortunately your variant of the ransomware virus is not decryptable.

Follow the instructions below to use the Emsisoft decrypter and decrypt your files for free. You can download the Emsisoft decryption tool linked here and then follow the steps provided below:

1 Right-click on the decrypter and click on Run as Administrator as shown below:

stop ransomware decryptor step 1

2. Agree with the license terms:

stop ransomware decryptor step 2

3. Click on "Add Folder" and then add the folders where you want files decrypted as shown underneath:

stop ransomware decryptor step 3

4. Click on "Decrypt" and wait for your files to be decoded.

stop ransomware decryptor step 4

Note: Credit for the decryptor goes to Emsisoft researchers who have made the breakthrough with this virus.

Method 2: Use data recovery software

Ransomware infections and Ransomware NMoreira BOOT aim to encrypt your files using an encryption algorithm which may be very difficult to decrypt. This is why we have suggested a data recovery method that may help you go around direct decryption and try to restore your files. Bear in mind that this method may not be 100% effective but may also help you a little or a lot in different situations.

1. Download the recommended Data Recovery software by clicking on the link underneath:

EaseUS Data Recovery Software

Simply click on the link and on the website menus on the top, choose Data Recovery - Data Recovery Wizard for Windows or Mac (depending on your OS), and then download and run the tool.

Ransomware NMoreira BOOT-FAQ

What is Ransomware NMoreira BOOT Ransomware?

Ransomware NMoreira BOOT is a ransomware infection - the malicious software that enters your computer silently and blocks either access to the computer itself or encrypt your files.

Many ransomware viruses use sophisticated encryption algorithms to make your files inaccessible. The goal of ransomware infections is to demand that you pay a ransom payment to get access to your files back.

What Does Ransomware NMoreira BOOT Ransomware Do?

Ransomware in general is a malicious software that is designed to block access to your computer or files until a ransom is paid.

Ransomware viruses can also damage your system, corrupt data and delete files, resulting in the permanent loss of important files.

How Does Ransomware NMoreira BOOT Infect?

Via several ways.Ransomware NMoreira BOOT Ransomware infects computers by being sent via phishing emails, containing virus attachment. This attachment is usually masked as an important document, like an invoice, bank document or even a plane ticket and it looks very convincing to users.

Another way you may become a victim of Ransomware NMoreira BOOT is if you download a fake installer, crack or patch from a low reputation website or if you click on a virus link. Many users report getting a ransomware infection by downloading torrents.

How to Open .Ransomware NMoreira BOOT files?

You can't without a decryptor. At this point, the .Ransomware NMoreira BOOT files are encrypted. You can only open them once they are decrypted using a specific decryption key for the particular algorithm.

What to Do If a Decryptor Does Not Work?

Do not panic, and backup the files. If a decryptor did not decrypt your .Ransomware NMoreira BOOT files successfully, then do not despair, because this virus is still new.

Can I Restore ".Ransomware NMoreira BOOT" Files?

Yes, sometimes files can be restored. We have suggested several file recovery methods that could work if you want to restore .Ransomware NMoreira BOOT files.

These methods are in no way 100% guaranteed that you will be able to get your files back. But if you have a backup, your chances of success are much greater.

How To Get Rid of Ransomware NMoreira BOOT Virus?

The safest way and the most efficient one for the removal of this ransomware infection is the use a professional anti-malware program.

It will scan for and locate Ransomware NMoreira BOOT ransomware and then remove it without causing any additional harm to your important .Ransomware NMoreira BOOT files.

Can I Report Ransomware to Authorities?

In case your computer got infected with a ransomware infection, you can report it to the local Police departments. It can help authorities worldwide track and determine the perpetrators behind the virus that has infected your computer.

Below, we have prepared a list with government websites, where you can file a report in case you are a victim of a cybercrime:

Cyber-security authorities, responsible for handling ransomware attack reports in different regions all over the world:

Germany - Offizielles Portal der deutschen Polizei

United States - IC3 Internet Crime Complaint Centre

United Kingdom - Action Fraud Police

France - Ministère de l'Intérieur

Italy - Polizia Di Stato

Spain - Policía Nacional

Netherlands - Politie

Poland - Policja

Portugal - Polícia Judiciária

Greece - Cyber Crime Unit (Hellenic Police)

India - Mumbai Police - CyberCrime Investigation Cell

Australia - Australian High Tech Crime Center

Reports may be responded to in different timeframes, depending on your local authorities.

Can You Stop Ransomware from Encrypting Your Files?

Yes, you can prevent ransomware. The best way to do this is to ensure your computer system is updated with the latest security patches, use a reputable anti-malware program and firewall, backup your important files frequently, and avoid clicking on malicious links or downloading unknown files.

Can Ransomware NMoreira BOOT Ransomware Steal Your Data?

Yes, in most cases ransomware will steal your information. It is a form of malware that steals data from a user's computer, encrypts it, and then demands a ransom in order to decrypt it.

In many cases, the malware authors or attackers will threaten to delete the data or publish it online unless the ransom is paid.

Can Ransomware Infect WiFi?

Yes, ransomware can infect WiFi networks, as malicious actors can use it to gain control of the network, steal confidential data, and lock out users. If a ransomware attack is successful, it could lead to a loss of service and/or data, and in some cases, financial losses.

Should I Pay Ransomware?

No, you should not pay ransomware extortionists. Paying them only encourages criminals and does not guarantee that the files or data will be restored. The better approach is to have a secure backup of important data and be vigilant about security in the first place.

What Happens If I Don't Pay Ransom?

If you don't pay the ransom, the hackers may still have access to your computer, data, or files and may continue to threaten to expose or delete them, or even use them to commit cybercrimes. In some cases, they may even continue to demand additional ransom payments.

Can a Ransomware Attack Be Detected?

Yes, ransomware can be detected. Anti-malware software and other advanced security tools can detect ransomware and alert the user when it is present on a machine.

It is important to stay up-to-date on the latest security measures and to keep security software updated to ensure ransomware can be detected and prevented.

Do Ransomware Criminals Get Caught?

Yes, ransomware criminals do get caught. Law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI, Interpol and others have been successful in tracking down and prosecuting ransomware criminals in the US and other countries. As ransomware threats continue to increase, so does the enforcement activity.

About the Ransomware NMoreira BOOT Research

The content we publish on SensorsTechForum.com, this Ransomware NMoreira BOOT how-to removal guide included, is the outcome of extensive research, hard work and our team’s devotion to help you remove the specific malware and restore your encrypted files.

How did we conduct the research on this ransomware?

Our research is based on an independent investigation. We are in contact with independent security researchers, and as such, we receive daily updates on the latest malware and ransomware definitions.

Furthermore, the research behind the Ransomware NMoreira BOOT ransomware threat is backed with VirusTotal and the NoMoreRansom project.

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