NoBit Virus 🔐 (.BIT File) Wire – @vetobit

The Nobit virus falls under the ransomware type of infection. Harmful software of this type encrypts all the data on your PC (images, documents, excel tables, music, videos, etc) and appends its extra extension to every file.

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What is known about the Nobit virus?

Nobit adds its extra .bit extension to every file’s name. For instance, a file named “photo.jpg” will be renamed to “photo.jpg.bit”. In the same manner, the Excel sheet named “table.xlsx” will be altered to “table.xlsx.bit”, and so on.

The ransom note usually contains a description of how to purchase the decryption tool from the tamperers. You can get this tool after contacting jbvetobit@anonym.im through email. That is pretty much the scheme of the crime.

Nobit Summary:

The note coming in package with the Nobit malware provides the following discouraging information:

NoBit

We are sorry for inconvenience but all of your files have been encrypted with advanced encryption system!

Attention!

Do not hesitate to change file type, edit the file content or decrypt without key we provided to you. This will ruin your files and you will lose all of your data! Do not try to decrypt using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.

There is only one way to get your files back:

1. Contrct with us
2. Send us 1 any encrypted your file and you personal key
3. We will decrypt 1 file for test (maximum file size - 1 MB), its guarantee what we can decrypt your files
4. Pay the ransom, which is $400(via bitcoin) or $350(via monero).
5. After your payment is completed, please click to the \"Decrypt...\" button in order to decrypt and get your files back with the key we provided to you.

 

We accept Bitcoin and Monero

You need contact us through any of the contacts below :
Wire - @vetobit
Tox - D6692256C925AEDE299D759AF4612F03CEB607036A1AD88ABFCAAF0E1581F61133AC0D24A258
Jabber with OTR - jbvetobit@anonym.im


Messangers Installation links :

Wire - hxxps://wire.com/en/download/
Tox - hxxps://tox.chat/download.html
Jabber with OTR - hxxps://otr.im/clients.html   (you need install both pidgin and pidgin-otr)

PERSONAL KEY:  -

In the image below, you can see what a folder with files encrypted by the Nobit looks like. Each filename has the “.bit” extension appended to it.

An example of encrypted .bit files.

How did Nobit ransomware end up on my PC?

There are many possible ways of ransomware infiltration.

Nowadays, there are three most exploited methods for criminals to have the Nobit virus working in your digital environment. These are email spam, Trojan introduction and peer file transfer.

• If you open your mailbox and see letters that look like familiar notifications from utility services companies, postal agencies like FedEx, Internet providers, and whatnot, but whose sender is strange to you, be wary of opening those emails. They are most likely to have a malware item enclosed in them. So it is even riskier to download any attachments that come with letters like these.
• Another thing the hackers might try is a Trojan horse model. A Trojan is a program that infiltrates into your machine disguised as something different. For instance, you download an installer for some program you want or an update for some service. However, what is unpacked reveals itself a harmful agent that encodes your data. As the installation wizard can have any name and any icon, you’d better be sure that you can trust the resource of the files you’re downloading. The optimal way is to use the software companies’ official websites.
• As for the peer networks like torrent trackers or eMule, the threat is that they are even more trust-based than the rest of the Internet. You can never know what you download until you get it. So you’d better be using trustworthy resources. Also, it is reasonable to scan the directory containing the downloaded objects with the antivirus as soon as the downloading is done.

How to remove ransomware?

It is crucial to note that besides encrypting your files, the Nobit virus will most likely deploy Vidar Stealer on your machine to seize your credentials to different accounts (including cryptocurrency wallets). That spyware can extract your logins and passwords from your browser’s auto-filling cardfile.

Remove Nobit with Gridinsoft Anti-Malware

We have also been using this software on our systems ever since, and it has always been successful in detecting viruses. It has blocked the most common Ransomware as shown from our tests with the software, and we assure you that it can remove Nobit as well as other malware hiding on your computer.

To use Gridinsoft for remove malicious threats, follow the steps below:

1. Begin by downloading Gridinsoft Anti-Malware, accessible via the blue button below or directly from the official website gridinsoft.com.

2.Once the Gridinsoft setup file (setup-gridinsoft-fix.exe) is downloaded, execute it by clicking on the file.

3.Follow the installation setup wizard's instructions diligently.

4. Access the "Scan Tab" on the application's start screen and launch a comprehensive "Full Scan" to examine your entire computer. This inclusive scan encompasses the memory, startup items, the registry, services, drivers, and all files, ensuring that it detects malware hidden in all possible locations.

Be patient, as the scan duration depends on the number of files and your computer's hardware capabilities. Use this time to relax or attend to other tasks.

5. Upon completion, Anti-Malware will present a detailed report containing all the detected malicious items and threats on your PC.

6. Select all the identified items from the report and confidently click the "Clean Now" button. This action will safely remove the malicious files from your computer, transferring them to the secure quarantine zone of the anti-malware program to prevent any further harmful actions.

8. If prompted, restart your computer to finalize the full system scan procedure. This step is crucial to ensure thorough removal of any remaining threats. After the restart, Gridinsoft Anti-Malware will open and display a message confirming the completion of the scan.

Remember Gridinsoft offers a 6-day free trial. This means you can take advantage of the trial period at no cost to experience the full benefits of the software and prevent any future malware infections on your system. Embrace this opportunity to fortify your computer's security without any financial commitment.

Trojan Killer for “Nobit” removal on locked PC

In situations where it becomes impossible to download antivirus applications directly onto the infected computer due to malware blocking access to websites, an alternative solution is to utilize the Trojan Killer application.

There is a really little number of security tools that are able to be set up on the USB drives, and antiviruses that can do so in most cases require to obtain quite an expensive license. For this instance, I can recommend you to use another solution of GridinSoft - Trojan Killer Portable. It has a 14-days cost-free trial mode that offers the entire features of the paid version. This term will definitely be 100% enough to wipe malware out.

Trojan Killer is a valuable tool in your cybersecurity arsenal, helping you to effectively remove malware from infected computers. Now, we will walk you through the process of using Trojan Killer from a USB flash drive to scan and remove malware on an infected PC. Remember, always obtain permission to scan and remove malware from a computer that you do not own.

Step 1: Download & Install Trojan Killer on a Clean Computer:

1. Go to the official GridinSoft website (gridinsoft.com) and download Trojan Killer to a computer that is not infected.

2. Insert a USB flash drive into this computer.

3. Install Trojan Killer to the "removable drive" following the on-screen instructions.

4. Once the installation is complete, launch Trojan Killer.

Step 2: Update Signature Databases:

5. After launching Trojan Killer, ensure that your computer is connected to the Internet.

6. Click "Update" icon to download the latest signature databases, which will ensure the tool can detect the most recent threats.

Step 3: Scan the Infected PC:

7. Safely eject the USB flash drive from the clean computer.

8. Boot the infected computer to the Safe Mode.

9. Insert the USB flash drive.

10. Run tk.exe

11. Once the program is open, click on "Full Scan" to begin the malware scanning process.

Step 4: Remove Found Threats:

12. After the scan is complete, Trojan Killer will display a list of detected threats.

13. Click on "Cure PC!" to remove the identified malware from the infected PC.

14. Follow any additional on-screen prompts to complete the removal process.

Step 5: Restart Your Computer:

15. Once the threats are removed, click on "Restart PC" to reboot your computer.

16. Remove the USB flash drive from the infected computer.

Congratulations on effectively removing Nobit and the concealed threats from your computer! You can now have peace of mind, knowing that they won't resurface again. Thanks to Gridinsoft's capabilities and commitment to cybersecurity, your system is now protected.

Sometimes racketeers would unblock some of your files so you know that they do have the decryption program. Since Nobit virus is a relatively recent ransomware, safety measures designers have not yet found a way to reverse its work. However, the decoding tools are constantly updated, so the effective countermeasure may soon arrive.

Sure thing, if the malefactors do the job of encrypting someone’s essential files, the hopeless person will probably comply with their demands. However, paying to criminals gives no guarantee that you’re getting your files back. It is still dangerous. After obtaining the money, the racketeers may send a wrong decryption key to the injured party. There were reports of criminals simply vanishing after getting the ransom without even writing back.

The best safety measure against ransomware is to have aan OS restore point or the copies of your critical files in the cloud disk or at least on an external disk. Surely, that might be not enough. The most important thing could be that one you were working upon when it all happened. But at least it is something. It is also advisable to scan your PC for viruses with the anti-malware utility after the OS is rolled back.

Nobit is not the only ransomware of its kind, since there are other specimens of ransomware out there that act in the same manner. For instance, Jaqw, Jasa, Jaoy, and some others. The two basic differences between them and the Nobit are the ransom amount and the encoding method. The rest is the same: documents become blocked, their extensions altered, ransom notes are found in each directory containing encoded files.

Some lucky users were able to decrypt the arrested files with the help of the free software provided by anti-ransomware experts. Sometimes the criminals mistakenly send the decryption key to the wronged in the ransom note. Such an extraordinary fail allows the injured part to restore the files. But naturally, one should never expect such a chance. Remember, ransomware is a tamperers’ instrument to pull the money out of their victims.

How сan I avert ransomware infiltration?

Nobit ransomware doesn’t have a endless power, so as any similar malware.

You can defend your computer from its attack in three easy steps:

• Ignore any emails from unknown mailers with unknown addresses, or with content that has nothing to do with something you are waiting for (how can you win in a lottery without even taking part in it?). In case the email subject is more or less something you are expecting, scrutinize all elements of the suspicious letter carefully. A hoax email will surely contain mistakes.
• Do not use cracked or unknown programs. Trojan viruses are often distributed as an element of cracked software, possibly under the guise of “patch” which prevents the license check. But dubious programs are very hard to tell from reliable software, because trojans sometimes have the functionality you seek. Try to find information about this software product on the anti-malware message boards, but the optimal solution is not to use such software.
• And to be sure about the safety of the files you downloaded, use GridinSoft Anti-Malware. This program will be a powerful defense for your system.

FAQ

🤔 How can I open “.bit” files?Are the “.bit” files accessible?

Negative. That is why ransomware is so frustrating. Until you decode the “.bit” files you will not be able to access them.

🤔 The encrypted files are very important to me. How can I decrypt them quickly?

If the “.bit” files contain some really important information, then you probably have them backed up. If not, there is still a function of System Restore but it needs a Restore Point to be previously saved. The rest of the methods require patience.

🤔 If GridinSoft deletes the Nobit malware, will it also delete my files that were encrypted?

No way! The encrypted files are not harmful, so they won’t be deleted.

GridinSoft Anti-Malware will remove actual threats from your computer. The ransomware that has attacked your system is most likely still active and running scans from time to time to encode any new files you might create on your computer after the attack. As it has been said above, the Nobit virus does not come alone. It installs backdoors and keyloggers that can steal your account credentials and provide malefactors with easy access to your PC after some time.

🤔 What to do if the Nobit ransomware has blocked my PC and I can’t get the activation key.

In such an unfortunate situation, you need to have a memory stick with a pre-installed Trojan Killer. Use Safe Mode to perform the procedure. You see, the ransomware runs automatically as the system launches and encrypts any new files created or brought into your PC. To block this function – use Safe Mode, which allows only the vital programs to run upon system boot. Consider reading our manual on running Windows in Safe Mode.

🤔 And what should I do now?

Many of the encrypted files might still be at your disposal

• If you sent or received your important files through email, you could still download them from your online mail server.
• You may have shared images or videos with your friends or family members. Just ask them to send those pictures back to you.
• If you have initially downloaded any of your files from the Web, you can try to do it again.
• Your messengers, social media pages, and cloud storage might have all those files as well.
• It might be that you still have the needed files on your old computer, a notebook, cellphone, external storage, etc.

USEFUL TIP: You can employ data recovery utilities¹ to get your lost data back since ransomware arrests the copies of your files, removing the authentic ones. In the tutorial below, you can see how to use PhotoRec for such a restoration, but remember: you can do it only after you kill the virus with an antivirus program.

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