.Nano Ransomware File Extension Removal Guide

.Nano Ransomware File Extension is a threat that might enter your system uninvited and ruin all of your data within just a few moments. Our specialists say it is a new version of Rapid Ransomware that was being distributed not so long ago. Usually, the purpose of creating such malware is to collect money from unfortunate victims who end up receiving the malicious application. We do not think .Nano Ransomware File Extension is an exception as the note left by the hackers asks to contact them and once the victim does we have no doubt the cybercriminals should ask for a ransom. In exchange, they ought to promise to help you decrypt your files or send needed decryption tools. The malware’s developers may even offer to decrypt a couple of small files for free to prove they have what you need. However, no matter how convincing it might sound, keep in mind that, in reality, you cannot know if the cybercriminals will hold on to their end of the deal. This is why we recommend erasing it with the instructions located below or a reliable security tool.

In the rest of the article we would like to tell more details about .Nano Ransomware File Extension’s working manner, its possible distribution channels, and available deletion methods. Let us start from where the malicious application could come from. Our specialists who researched it believe it might be distributed with suspicious attachments received via Spam or other unreliable sources. Therefore, in case you receive any email attachments raising suspicion, we would recommend never to open them without at least checking such data with a reliable antimalware tool first. The computer can get infected instantly, and there may not be time to do anything about it. Not to mention, such threats can work silently, without the user noticing anything. This is why it is best to be cautious and take your time when it comes to untrustworthy email attachments or any other files coming from unreliable sources, for example, software installers, updates, etc.

When .Nano Ransomware File Extension appears on the system; it should start encrypting user’s photos, documents, archives, and other data considered to be private. As you see, there are more chances personal files could be irreplaceable to the victim since not all users back up their important files. The data that get encrypted should receive .Nano extension, for example, picture.jpg.Nano. Another thing you ought to notice if you encounter .Nano Ransomware File Extension is its ransom note provided in a text document called #RECOVERY_FILES#.txt. The text it contains should instruct the victim to write an email with the provided personal ID number to the given email address if the user wants to decrypt his data. We believe the hackers should demand ransom in exchange for their help or decryption tools. Such people cannot be trusted and what users should understand is making the payment could be a waste of their money as they might get scammed.

In case you do not want to deal with cybercriminals and do not trust .Nano Ransomware File Extension’s creators, we recommend erasing the malware with no hesitation. To eliminate it manually we offer our removal instructions located below this article. The malicious application can be deleted with a chosen antimalware tool too, and if you prefer using such software, we encourage you to do a full system scan.

Get rid of .Nano Ransomware File Extension

1. Tap Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
2. Pick Task Manager.
3. Select the Processes tab.
4. Look for a process associated with the malware.
5. Select the process and click End Task.
6. Leave Task Manager.
7. Tap Win+E.
8. Go to these locations:
   %TEMP%
   %USERPROFILE%\Downloads
   %USERPROFILE%\Desktop
9. Find the malicious file opened before the system got infected, right-click it and select Delete.
10. Search for files named #RECOVERY_FILES#.txt, right-click them and select Delete.
11. Close File Explorer.
12. Empty Recycle Bin.
13. Restart the computer.