What is NotAHero Ransomware?

NotAHero Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts your files and demands a ransom for the decryption key. It primarily targets businesses, but can also infect home users. NotAHero Ransomware is spread through email attachments and malicious websites. Once it's on your system, it will scan for specific file types to encrypt. It uses a strong encryption algorithm, making it difficult to decrypt your files without the decryption key. NotAHero also deletes your shadow copies, making it even more difficult to recover your data.

What encryption algorithm does NotAHero use?

It uses the RSA-2048 encryption algorithm. This is a strong encryption algorithm that makes it very difficult to decrypt your files without the decryption key.

What are the symptoms of NotAHero Ransomware?

The symptoms include:- Your files are encrypted with the .notahear extension- You see a ransom note named "!!! README !!!.txt"- Your shadow copies are deleted- Your antivirus program is disabled- You see new desktop icons related to NotAHero Ransomware

What types of files does NotAHero encrypt?

This ransomware primarily targets businesses, so it encrypts common business file types. These include:- .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, .pdf, .jpg, and .png files- Database files such as .mdb, .accdb, and .sql files- Archive files such as .zip and .rar filesBut it can also encrypt personal files, such as:- .txt, .HTML, and .xml files- Music files such as .mp3 and .wav files- Video files such as .mp4 and .avi files- EXE files

How much is the ransom?

The ransom may vary depending on how much data NotAHero has encrypted. The ransom note states that you need to pay 1 Bitcoin. NotAHero Ransomware also gives you a 72-hour deadline to pay the ransom. If you don't pay within this time, the price will double.Also, the price will continue to increase if you don't pay the ransom within the specified time frame.

History

This ransomware is relatively new, first appearing in May 2019. It was first spotted by security researcher Michael Gillespie. NotAHero is a variant of the Phobos Ransomware, which was first seen in February 2019.

What was the biggest NotAHero Ransomware attack?

The NotAHero Ransomware attack that made headlines happened in May 2019. This ransomware encrypted the files of an unnamed US-based company.

Protection

There are several things you can do to protect yourself from NotAHero:- Keep your operating system and software up to date- Use a reputable antivirus program and keep it up to date- Don't open email attachments from unknown senders- Be cautious when downloading files from the internet- Don't click on links in email messages or instant messages from people you don't know

What should you do?

If you think attackers have infected you with NotAHero Ransomware, you should:

• Disconnect from the internet immediately, to prevent the ransomware from spreading
• Do not pay the ransom
• Scan your computer with a reputable antivirus program
• Contact a professional to help to recover your data

Paying the ransom does not guarantee that you will get your data back. It may make you a target for other attacks.NotAHero Ransomware is a serious threat to your data, it's important to remove it as soon as possible. Note that you shouldn't try to remove NotAHero Ransomware yourself. This is because you could potentially damage your files beyond repair. So it's recommended that you use a reputable anti-malware program.Once you remove NotAHero Ransomware from your system, you can then use a reliable data recovery program to try to recover your encrypted files. NotAHero deletes your shadow copies, so you may not be able to recover all of your data. However, a data recovery program may be able to help you recover some of your files.We recommend using SalvageData data recovery software. This software has a high success rate for recovering files encrypted by NotAHero Ransomware.

Public decryption tool

There is currently no public decryption tool for NotAHero Ransomware. However, if you do have a backup of your data, you can use that to restore your files. It is the safest and most effective way to recover your data.

How SalvageData can help?

If you don't have a backup of your data, you can try contacting a data recovery service.SalvageData is a professional data recovery service with a high success rate for recovering files encrypted by NotAHero Ransomware.Since 2003, SalvageData has helped over 50,000 customers recover their data. Our certified data recovery engineers did all of their work in-house.We offer a free consultation to assess the severity of your NotAHero Ransomware infection and give you an estimate for recovery.You can contact the SalvageData team of experts at 1-877-440-3282 or via the website. We are ready to help you 24/7/365. So, don't lose hope, we can help you get your data back.