NZ ransomware makes huge harm to the computer user by locking personal data. The virus encrypts all information on the hard drive, like documents, video files and etc, by changing the file extension from weding.jpg to weding.jpg.nz. The victim can’t use or open files with any program anymore. We provide free instruction to get rid of it.
How NZ Ransomware Infect The Computer?
Hackers spread the NZ virus in many different tricky ways, the main goal is to reach and infect the victim’s computer. Almost always cybercriminals want to cache reckless computer users online. Just even one, not careful click infects the system with ransomware. Most frequent tactics are:
- Freebee stuff online – all free offers from unknown companies are extremely dangerous like free online storage, free computer optimization, free VPN, free cloud services and etc.
- E-mail phishing – emails from an unknown sender, mails that you should not expect, nowadays hackers are able to fake e-mails of big companies like DHL, if you did not order any service, don’t open it is not a mistake it is a scam.
- P2P networks – uTorrent, eMule, and all these kinds of file-sharing networks are unprotected and full of malicious files.
- Free activation tools – software key generators, license keys generators first off all are illegal and secondly are infected.
- Cracked software – All premium programs and games are not for free, cracked stuff is usually infected with viruses and trojans.
What is NZ Ransomware?
NZ virus came out from the MedusaLocker ransomware family the same as LockfilesKR, Us1, Divsouth, Deathfiles editions. Cryptovirus locks computer files by military-grade RSA[1] and AES[2] algorithms encryption after virus infection ransom notes are generated – “Recovery_Instructions.html” in all folders with encrypted files.
| Name | NZ virus |
| Family | MedusaLocker ransomware |
| Extension | .nz |
| Damage level | High |
| Ransom note | Recovery_Instructions.html |
| Ransom amount | 0.3 BTC ~ 15000$ |
| Contact | support@imfoodst.com, and support@securycasts.com |
| Symptoms | Encrypted file extension changed for example from vacatoin.jpg to vacation.jpg.nz |
| Detection names | Full list of virus detection names (VirusTotal) |
| Virus removal (auto) | Free remove with Malwarebytes |
| File recovery (auto) | Free scan with EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Pro |
| System fix (auto) | *Bonus free system scan with Restoro |
IMPORTANT – it is very dangerous to get in touch with hackers, where is no guarantee that data will be recovered from the NZ virus! Cybercriminals in ransom note will force victims to pay money. If money is not transferred in 72 hours ransom amount will be raised. Another frightening method – if money won’t be transferred all information will be sold for posted public. As proof of decryption, hackers offer to recover up to three files for free. Meanwhile, they don’t want that victim even to try to recover data on its own. Criminals ask to contact them through an untraceable “Tor” browser.
Another way to contact cyber criminals via e-mail: support@imfoodst.com, or support@securycasts.com they ask the victim to create a new mail account on protonmail.com.
Remove NZ Ransomware
Deleted NZ virus won’t make encrypted data acceptable. It is necessary to do for stoping further harm to a computer user. Follow free instructions to get rid of ransomware.
1Step Backup Locked Files
Do a copy of encrypted files will make it will protect you from data damage. Do a backup of all locked data on an external hard drive or USB.
2Step NZ Ransomware Removal
A) Boot the computer in safe mode with the command prompt option.
- cd restore and press Enter;
- rstrui.exe and press Enter.
B) While system restore loads click:
- Click “Next”
- Click on data before encryption and click “Next”.
- Last step – click “Finish”
IMPORTANT in any circumstances highly recommended to download a free trial of Malwarebytes to make sure that MedusaLocker ransomware was removed successfully.
NZ Virus Deleted Files Recovery
NOTE NZ virus must be successfully removed before data recovery. It is no guarantee that files will be recovered with any program, our team provides one of the most powerful data recovery tool on the market, it will scan all your lost data for free.
NZ ransomware-free recovery guide.
Total Time: 3 minutes
Step 1
Download and install by clicking on the link below EaseUs Data recovery wizard pro.
1. Click on the download bar.
2. Click “Open”.
Step 2
1. Click “Yes”.
2. Click “Install Now”.
Step 3
Click “Start Now”.
Step 4
Select a hard drive with lost files.
Step 5
To check if it is possible to recover lost data, on the file, click right mouse key for a preview.
If the file recovery didn’t work for you, use the premium Restoro app, for a free system scan to identify Windows OS damage.
FAQ
Deleting NZ Ransomware Will Restore Lost Files?
Removing ransomware is necessary to stop further harm. Files will still be encrypted.
Removing NZ Ransomware Will It Damage Locked Files?
No, your files won’t be damaged, but data will remain encrypted.
How to Protect From NZ Ransomware Infection?
The best way to protect important files from any virus is a backup.
Virus developers must be reported to local police or cybercrime departments.
- In the United States – On Guard Online website.
- In the United Kingdom – Action Fraud website.
- In Australia – SCAMwatch website.
- In Canada – Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
- In France – Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d’information
- In Germany – Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik website.
- In Ireland – An Garda Síochána website.
- In New Zealand – Consumer Affairs Scams website.
- In India – Indian National Cybercrime Reporting Portal.
- In Pakistan – National Response Centre For Cyber Crime.