Nlah Ransomware

The main task of Nlah Ransomware is to encrypt various documents, video and audio files, pictures, and other valuable data available on an infected device. Afterward, the malware should display a ransom note that ought to ask to pay ransom in exchange for receiving decryption tools that could decipher all the threat’s affected data. We do not recommend paying ransom because you cannot know for sure that hackers behind the malware will hold on to their end of the bargain. Meaning, they might not send the promised decryption tools even if they receive your payment. Provided you do not want to risk being scammed, we advise not to pay any attention to the threat’s ransom note. Also, it is advisable to delete Nlah Ransomware because it might be dangerous to let it stay on your system. To learn how to remove it as well as more about the malicious application’s working manner, we encourage you to read the rest of this article.

At first, we ought to talk about how users could encounter threats like Nlah Ransomware. One of the ways to launch it accidentally is to open email attachments received unexpectedly or files coming from unknown senders. Thus, we highly recommend keeping away from attached files or links if you were not expecting to receive such content or do not know if it comes from reputable sources. If you are in doubt, do not forget that you can employ a reliable antimalware tool and scan the attachment in question to earn whether it is malicious or not.

Threats like Nlah Ransomware can also be spread through various file-sharing websites and advertisements. Therefore, users who want to avoid such malicious applications should be cautious when looking for new software. Also, we advise being attentive when selecting new tools and, most importantly, downloading them only from reliable sources. Lastly, we recommend ensuring that your computer does not have any weaknesses, for example, outdated software, weak passwords, or unsecured Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connections as such vulnerabilities might make it easy for the malicious applications to settle in.

If the computer gets infected with Nlah Ransomware, the threat might create a copy of itself or other files mentioned in our removal instructions that would help it stay on the device. After settling in, the malicious application should start encrypting files that are considered personal with a robust encryption algorithm. Each file that gets encrypted should get an additional extension called .nlah, for example, flowers.jpg.nlah or document.pdf.nlah. Next, Nlah Ransomware should show a ransom note that ought to ask the malware’s victims to pay a ransom to get decryption tools that could restore files marked with the .nlah extension.

Nlah Ransomware’s ransom note may say that users who contact hackers within 72 hours can receive a 50 percent discount and would need to pay 490 US dollars. Even with the discount the sum is still large and if you do not want to risk losing it in vain, we advise not to pay ransom. The threat’s creators could tell you anything to convince you to pay, but they cannot provide any guarantees that you will receive their promised decryption tools. Thus, dealing with them might be risky and make things even worse. If you do not think it is a good idea either and do not want to put up with any demands, we advise concentrating on the threat’s deletion. As you see, if you leave the malware on your system it might be able to restart with the operating system and then encrypt new data.

To remove Nlah Ransomware manually, you would have to erase all files belonging to it. The instructions located below can help you look for the threat’s data, but we cannot guarantee that they will help you locate all of it. In other words, deleting the malware manually can be challenging as we cannot guarantee that our instructions will work in every case. Therefore, we advise users to eliminate Nlah Ransomware with reputable antimalware tools instead if they do not want to deal with the threat on their own. If you need further assistance with the malicious application’s removal or have any questions about it, do not hesitate to leave us a comment below.

Restart your system in Safe Mode with Networking

Windows 8/Windows 10

1. Tap Win+I for Windows 8 or open the Start menu for Windows 10.
2. Click the Power button.
3. Press and hold the Shift key and click Restart.
4. Choose Troubleshoot and pick Advanced Options.
5. Select Startup Settings and click Restart.
6. Press the F5 key to restart the PC.

Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7

1. Go to Start, pick Shutdown options and click Restart.
2. Press and hold the F8 key when the computer starts restarting.
3. Select Safe Mode with Networking from Advanced Boot Options window.
4. Click Enter and log on to the computer.

Remove Nlah Ransomware

1. Press Win+E.
2. Check these directories:
   %USERPROFILE%\Desktop
   %USERPROFILE%\Downloads
   %TEMP%
3. Search for the malware’s installer, right-click the threat’s launcher and press Delete.
4. Go to:
   %LOCALAPPDATA%
   %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data
5. Find randomly named folders, for example, 7q6mk177-32c4-132d-7f16-7e28ac2d8th2, right-click them and press Delete.
6. Find and right-click files called _readme.txt and select Delete.
7. Go to: C:\SystemID
8. Locate a file called PersonalID.txt, right-click it, and select Delete.
9. Find this path: %WINDIR%\System32\Tasks
10. Check if there is a task named Time Trigger Task.
11. If you see it, right-click it and press Delete.
12. Exit File Explorer.
13. Press Win+R.
14. Type Regedit and press Enter.
15. Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
16. Look for a value name created by the malware, for example, SysHelper.
17. Right-click the threat’s value name and choose Delete.
18. Exit Registry Editor.
19. Empty Recycle Bin.
20. Restart your device.