How to Remove Al-Namrood Ransomware from Your Computer

The Al-Namrood ransomware is one of the latest malware strains that targets computer users worldwide, this particular targets mainly engineers and media creators.

Al-Namrood Ransomware Description

The Al-Namrood is a slightly different ransomware that the most common threats that we have observed in the last few weeks. It targets mainly software and machine engineers, as well as media creators. This means that the virus can be used in attack campaigns and distribution methods that are used by the creative and software production industries.

Al-Namrood Ransomware – Distribution

While Al-Namrood uses spam email messages with malicious attachments and links, security experts state that other sources of infection can also be used. These include stolen data from malicious applications, browser hijackers and other sources to address the victims directly with personalized crafted messages.

Al-Namrood Ransomware – More Details

Al-Namrood uses a strong cipher that targets a wide variety of victim file extensions. These include working files for professional industry software solutions such as Autodesk, Corel Moton, GroupWise, Filemaker Pro and Solidworks. Upon execution of the ransomware, the malicious code encrypts them with a strong cipher. The analyzed samples have shown that the ransomware is effective with these extensions:

1CD, DBF, DT, CF, CFU, MXL, EPF, KDBX, ERF, VRP, GRS, GEO, ST, PFF, MFT, EFD, 3DM, 3DS, RIB, MA, SLDASM, SLDPRT, MAX, BLEND, LWO, LWS, M3D, MB, OBJ, X, X3D, MOVIE.BYU, C4D, FBX, DGN, DWG, 4DB, 4DL, 4MP, ABS, ACCDB, ACCDC, ACCDE, ACCDR, ACCDT, ACCDW, ACCFT, ADN, A3D, ADP, AFT, AHD, ALF, ASK, AWDB, AZZ, BDB, BIB, BND, BOK, BTR, BAK, BACKUP, CDB, CKP DSK, DSN, DTA, DTSX, DXL, ECO, ECX, EDB, EMD, EQL, FCD, FDB, FIC, FID, FIL, FM5, FMP, FMP12, FMPSL, FOL, FP3, FP4, FP5, FP7, FPT, FPT, FZB, FZV, GDB, GWI, HDB, HIS, IB.

Right now there are two versions that can be differentiated by viewing at the custom extensions – “.SecureCrypted” and “.unavailable”. Both of them combine AES and RSA encryption algorithms to deliver quality encryption that cannot be brute forced by the user. The ransomware also includes a mechanism that prioritizes the encoding of databases before the user can suspect any changes to his system.

The ransom note does not specify a ransom fee sum that the victims have to pay to recover their files. Instead, they are given an email account that they have to contact shortly after infection.

Ransomware Removal

For a faster solution, you can run a scan with an advanced malware removal tool and delete completely with a few mouse clicks.

STEP I: Start the PC in Safe Mode with Network
This will isolate all files and objects created by the ransomware so they will be removed efficiently.

1) Hit WIN Key + R

2) A Run window will appear. In it, write “msconfig” and then press Enter
3) A Configuration box shall appear. In it Choose the tab named “Boot”
4) Mark “Safe Boot” option and then go to “Network” under it to tick it too
5) Apply -> OK

Or check our video guide – “How to start PC in Safe Mode with Networking”

STEP II: Show Hidden Files

1) Open My Computer/This PC
2) Windows 7
– Click on “Organize” button
– Select “Folder and search options”
– Select the “View” tab
– Go under “Hidden files and folders” and mark “Show hidden files and folders” option

3) Windows 8/ 10

– Open “View” tab
– Mark “Hidden items” option



4) Click “Apply” and then “OK” button

STEP III: Enter Windows Task Manager and Stop Malicious Processes

1) Hit the following key combination: CTRL+SHIFT+ESC
2) Get over to “Processes”
3) When you find suspicious process right click on it and select “Open File Location”
4) Go back to Task Manager and end the malicious process. Right click on it again and choose “End Process”
5) Next you should go folder where the malicious file is located and delete it

STEP IV: Remove Completely Ransomware Using SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

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STEP V: Repair Windows Registry

1) Again type simultaneously the Windows Button + R key combination
2) In the box, write “regedit”(without the inverted commas) and hit Enter
3) Type the CTRL+F and then write the malicious name in the search type field to locate the malicious executable
4) In case you have discovered registry keys and values related to the name, you should delete them, but be careful not to delete legitimate keys

Further help for Windows Registry repair

STEP VI: Recover Encrypted Files

1) Use present backups
2) Restore your personal files using File History
– Hit WIN Key
– Type “restore your files” in the search box
– Select “Restore your files with File History”
– Choose a folder or type the name of the file in the search bar



– Hit the “Restore” button

3) Using System Restore Point

– Hit WIN Key
– Select “Open System Restore” and follow the steps

STEP VII: Preventive Security Measures

1) Enable and properly configure your Firewall.
2) Install and maintain reliable anti-malware software.
3) Secure your web browser.
4) Check regularly for available software updates and apply them.
5) Disable macros in Office documents.
6) Use strong passwords.
7) Don’t open attachments or click on links unless you’re certain they’re safe.
8) Backup regularly your data.

SpyHunter anti-malware tool will diagnose all current threats on the computer. By purchasing the full version, you will be able to remove all malware threats instantly. Additional information about SpyHunter / Help to uninstall SpyHunter