Nlah Ransomware Removal Guide

Failure to protect your Windows operating system could result in the successful attack of Nlah Ransomware, a dangerous file-encrypting infection that was created for the sole purpose of scamming people out of their money. Unfortunately, whether or not you give your money up, your files are likely to remain encrypted. The cybercriminals behind this malware are taking money anonymously, and the authorities cannot help you get it back once it is transferred. And we are sure that you will want your money back once you realize that you have not been given anything in return for it. According to our team, that is what is most likely to happen. Hopefully, you are not stuck, and you can work around the infection, which is something we discuss further in the report. We also discuss the different removal options that Windows users have to delete Nlah Ransomware from their operating systems.

According to our team of experts, Nlah Ransomware is a clone of Usam Ransomware, Kuus Ransomware, Maas Ransomware, and hundreds of other identical file-encrypting threats. They belong to the well-known STOP Ransomware family, and malware researchers have already built a free STOP Decryptor. Unfortunately, its abilities to decrypt files are limited, and it seems that not all victims can use it to restore their files. This is especially true for the victims of the newer variants. Victims who have copies of their files stored in secure backup are the ones that can escape the situation unscathed. Once you remove Nlah Ransomware, you can use your backups – which we recommend creating using virtual storage systems or external drives – to replace the corrupted files. If this is something that you can do, you also should delete all files with the “.nlah” extension appended to their names. These are your personal files that the infection has encrypted and that you now, hopefully, will replace.

If you do not have backups, if the free decryptor does not work, or if you simply do not know about these options, the attackers behind Nlah Ransomware can employ a file named “_readme.txt” successfully. This file is dropped when the infection attacks, and its purpose is to deliver a message. According to it, you have to own a special key and a tool if you want to get your files decrypted. And how can you get that? You are instructed to email helpmanager@mail.ch or restoremanager@airmail.cc to learn how to pay the ransom of $490. Even though it is suggested that this is a good deal, it is not, and the alleged 50% discount is just a ploy to make you pay. The promise that your ransom payment would be exchanged for an effective decryptor is likely to be bogus also. Therefore, we do not advise communicating with the attackers, paying the ransom, or doing anything else that they might tell you to do. Remember that you are dealing with cybercriminals, who do not have a great track record of keeping their word or honoring promises.

You might be unable to remove Nlah Ransomware manually if you are unable to identify malicious files, but this is not a disaster. In fact, while the manual removal of this infection might be the preferred option, we believe that it is better to go with automated anti-malware software. It can ensure that all threats are eliminated fully, and it also can keep your system protected against all kinds of threats in the future. Needless to say, without appropriate protection, you are likely to face ransomware and other kinds of malware again. Do you want to avoid that? If you do, you should make sure that your system is secured. You also should make sure that copies of all important files are created and stored somewhere safe outside the original location. This could offer salvation in case anything bad happens despite your security efforts. For example, if you have backup copies now, you can use them as replacements of the corrupted files after you delete Nlah Ransomware. If we have not answered your questions in this report, do not hesitate to leave them in the comments section.

How to delete Nlah Ransomware

1. Type %HOMEDRIVE% into the File Explorer (tap Windows and R keys to launch it) and tap Enter.
2. Delete the file called _readme.txt and also the folder called SystemID.
3. Type %LOCALAPPDATA% into the Explorer’s bar and then tap Enter.
4. Delete the folder with a name similar to this: 0115174b-bd55-4caf-a89a-d8ff8132151f.
5. Empty Recycle Bin and then employ a legitimate malware scanner to check for hidden malware.