Solved! How To Delete Matrix-NOBAD Ransomware (Remove Malware Virus)

 

This post is all about Matrix-NOBAD Ransomware, an updated variant of Matrix Ransomware. If your System files are also locked with .NOBAD file extension and you are getting #NOBAD_README#.rtf ransom note on your screen while accessing your files then it is confirm that you are another victim of Matrix-NOBAD Ransomware. Well, no need to be worry because this post will help you to delete Matrix-NOBAD Ransomware and decrypt your files easily. Keep reading this post completely.

Matrix-NOBAD Ransomware : It's Brief Analysis Report

Name of Threat	Matrix-NOBAD Ransomware
Variant of	Matrix Ransomware
Threat Type	Ransomware
Discovered On	October 10, 2018
Risk Level
Affected PCs	All version of Windows OS
File Extension	.NOBAD
Cipher Used	RSA-2048+AES-128
Ransom Note	#NOBAD_README#.rtf
Email Address	nobad@tutamail,com
File Decryption	Possible
To detect Matrix-NOBAD Ransomware and decrypt .NOBAD files user must download Windows Scanner Tool on their PC.

Matrix-NOBAD Ransomware : Another Variant of Matrix Ransomware

Matrix-NOBAD Ransomware is a newest member of Matrix family. First of all, it's sample was identified by malware researchers on October 10, 2018 and they revealed that it uses RSA-2048 and AES-128 file encryption algorithm to lock users data. Likewise the predecessor variant of Matrix, it has been also programmed by the team of cyber criminals with primary goal is to extort money from victims by blackmailing them and asking for the ransom fee in order to get the unique file decryptor key. To informs user about Matrix-NOBAD Ransomware attack and ransom payment instruction, it provides the lengthy ransom note.

Notorious Actions Performed By Matrix-NOBAD Ransomware On Affected PCs

• Automatically shuts down PC and spawns the certain Windows process.
• Alters Windows registry entry to ensure the persistence.
• Deletes copies of Shadow Volume.
• Scans PC in deep and ;target almost all file types.
• Renames the affected users file by adding .NOBAD file extension.
• Drops a ransom note on desktop screen and instructs user to pay the ransom demanded fee.
• Disables the function of security measures and firewall settings.
• Collects user's all personal data and sent them to hackers to endanger privacy.
• Makes affected Windows machine too much weird and sluggish than before etc.

Tactics Used By Matrix-NOBAD Ransomware To Compromise PC

The developers or authors of Matrix-NOBAD Ransomware uses several method to infect or compromise users PC but some of the most common ways through which it compromises the Windows machine are :

• Spam emails
• Poorly protected remote desktop protocol
• exploit kits
• Software vulnerabilities
• Bundling method
• Peer-to-peer file sharing site
• Drive-by-downloads
• Torrent downloads, hacked domain, infected devices, fake updater, suspicious ads and many more.

Free Scan your Windows PC to detect Matrix-NOBAD Ransomware

How To Remove Matrix-NOBAD Ransomware Virus Manually

Step 1 : Restart your computer in safe with networking

• Restart your computer and keep pressing F8 key continuously.

 

• You will find the Advance Boot Option on your computer screen.

• Select Safe Mode With Networking Option by using arrow keys.

• Login your computer with Administrator account.

Step 2 : Step all Matrix-NOBAD Ransomware related process

• Press the Windows+R buttons together to open Run Box.

• Type “taskmgr” and Click OK or Hit Enter button.

• Now go to the Process tab and find out Matrix-NOBAD Ransomware related process.

• Click on End Process button to stop that running process.

Step 3 : Restore Your Windows PC To Factory Settings

System Restore Windows XP

• Log on to Windows as Administrator.
• Click Start > All Programs > Accessories.

• Find System Tools and click System Restore.

• Select Restore my computer to an earlier time and click Next.

• Choose a restore point when system was not infected and click Next.

System Restore Windows 7/Vista

• Go to Start menu and find Restore in the Search box.

• Now select the System Restore option from search results.
• From the System Restore window, click the Next button.

• Now select a restore points when your PC was not infected.

• Click Next and follow the instructions.

System Restore Windows 8

• Go to the search box and type Control Panel.

• Select Control Panel and open Recovery Option.

• Now Select Open System Restore option.

• Find out any recent restore point when your PC was not infected.

• Click Next and follow the instructions.

System Restore Windows 10

• Right click the Start menu and select Control Panel.

• Open Control Panel and Find out the Recovery option.

• Select Recovery > Open System Restore > Next.

• Choose a restore point before infection Next > Finish.

Hope these manual steps help you successfully remove the Matrix-NOBAD Ransomware infection from your computer. If you have performed all the above manual steps and still can’t access your files or cannot remove this nasty ransomware infection from your computer then you should choose a powerful malware removal tool. You can easily remove this harmful virus from your computer by using third party tool. It is the best and the most easy way to get rid of this infection.

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