Welcome to our PostNord Virus removal instructions. This article intends to help you remove PostNord Virus from your system and is designed to work for all Windows versions.

What can you do if your files were encrypted by PostNord Virus?

Probably this is the question that brought you to this page. If your PC screen comes with a message asking you to pay money to get access to your files then you may be infected with ransomware type of a virus. You are most probably looking for an option to get back your data and the good news is you are in the right place. Our “How to remove” team has dedicated this article to help you deal with this nasty virus, and we won’t ask you any money for it 😉

The first thing is not to panic. This is something that is happening with increasing frequency nowadays. Ransomware isn’t new, but its popularity is increasing and thus it is spreading fast. To think of it, just the idea that there are people who create software that locks your computer and then ask you pay to get your information back is nasty enough. In the guide below we hope you will find useful tips on the possible ways to reduce the damage and protect your data and PC.

How can one get infected with PostNord Virus?

PostNord Virus is primarily distributed through spam e-mails, malware, malicious ads and dangerous websites. Some e-mails, made to spread this ransomware may be quite cleverly camouflaged. They may show up as attachments from fax or files, clickable links or ads. In fact, what they contain is the malicious code. Once the users interact with that e-mail content, their computer will be infected and all their files will be locked with encryption code. Another well-known way of getting this type of a virus is through visiting websites that contain malicious scripts. That’s why keeping a close eye to what we interact with is important for everyone’s safety.

What happens when the computer gets infected?

When the PC gets infected with PostNord Virus, victims see a message, stating that their files have been blocked and will be unlocked only for a fee. What is really mean about this virus is, once it encrypts the person’s data there is no way to decrypt it. This is only possible with the proper decryption key. The thing is, this key is in the hands of the attackers and they use it to blackmail you to pay a ransom for your data access.

People often fear that if they don’t pay, they will never get access to their information again. However, can you really trust such unscrupulous people? If you really pay them what they want, no one guarantees you will really unlock your data. What if they don’t send you the decryption key? Or if the key doesn’t work? Not only you will lose all your information, but you will lose your money as well. That’s why we advise you avoid open your wallet unless you have tried all other possible methods to restore your data. Our experts have prepared a guide on how to do that, but before you scroll down, there are a few more things to know.

How to protect yourself?

Here are some crucial measures you should take to prevent ransomware infecting you and help ensure your data is safe. Do not skip the updates. Outdated software is a real invitation for malicious programs. It is important to regularly update your applications, especially the antivirus software. Set a scheduled check up and let it run on a regular basis. Also, pay attention when surfing the web. Avoid sketchy sites and stick to safe websites you recognize. This way it will be easier to notice some undesired or suspicious content and remove it. Have software that is scanning your e-mail for malware. It may be a real life saver when it comes to detecting malicious threats. Last, but not least, think about having a backup of all your valuable files. It’s really of utmost importance to have a reserve copy of everything you don’t want to lose. In case you get hit by ransomware, this way you may not need to say bye-bye to all the data that has been encrypted.

If you have skipped some of the prevention measures, or despite them PostNord Virus somehow managed to hit you, this doesn’t mean you need to be a victim of a ransom yet. Below is a guide that will help you fight back to the unscrupulous hackers and get some of your data restored.

PostNord Virus Removal

Step 1

Reveal Hidden Files. If you don’t know how to do this, ask us in the comments.

Step 2

=> Search=> Copy/Paste “notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts” => Enter.

If you notice other IPs different from the localhost IPs – you might be in danger!

Ask for additional help in the comments.

Step 3

Right click on the Taskbar => Start Task Manager.

Navigate to Processes.

Locate any suspicious processes associated with PostNord Virus. Right click on the process = > Open File Location => End Process = > Delete the directories with the suspicious files.

Step 4

=> Search => Type:

• %AppData%
• %LocalAppData%
• %ProgramData%
• %WinDir%
• %Temp%

Hit Enter after each new search. Check each Folder and delete recent entries.

Step 5

Get Your Files Back!

The only way you can do that is by backpedaling to a moment when you were not infected. You can achieve this in one of two ways:

• System Restore. => Search field => Type System Restore => Enter.
  Choose a Restore Point.
  
  Click Next until the process has been completed.
• Google and Download a Program called ShadowExplorer. Install and open it => Choose the Drive letter (C:, D:, F:, etc.) and date you want to restore information from => Right click on the files you want restored => Export.

If you run into any trouble – ask us for help in the comments section!