How to remove Netflix Login Generator Ransomware and decrypt .se files

What is Netflix Login Generator Ransomware

Determined by Karsten Hahn, Netflix Login Generator is a malicious program categorized as ransomware. Initially, it is promoted as a tool to create a Netflix account for free, without purchasing a subscription. However, instead of this, the program initiates the setup of ransomware that encrypts personal data (with AES-256 algorithms). It becomes a real surprise for inexperienced users when they see their data locked and no longer accessible. The encrypted data can be clearly seen by the new extension that is assigned to each file. For instance, the original sample like 1.mp4 will get a new look of something like this 1.mp4.se. Then, soon after encryption, the virus drops a note called Instructions.txt changing desktop wallpapers to content included in the generated note.

The enclosed information suggests the steps to perform data decryption. To do this, extortionists ask the transaction of 100$ equal to Bitcoin. An interesting and peculiar fact is that Netflix Login Generator can self-terminate if your system is not based on Windows 7 or 10. Whatever the case, if this malware persists in your system, you have to delete it and recover the data using an external copy of files. Do not follow the requirements of cybercriminals, because it can eventually turn into a senseless loss of your money. If there is no such backup, you can try to apply the tools presented below.

How Netflix Login Generator Ransomware infected your computer

As mentioned in the beginning, this virus is distributed as an illegal tool for bypassing Netflix subscriptions. In other cases, the most popular channels promoting ransomware infections are e-mail spam, trojans, unprotected RDP configuration, keyloggers, backdoors, etc. When it comes to spam messages via e-mail, cybercriminals attempt to draw the attention of users onto the bundled files disguised as something legitimate. By doing so, they increase the chance of inexperienced people opening such files and installing malware unwillingly. This is unfortunate because nothing can be done to avert the installation, especially if your PC is not protected by anti-malware software. This is why it is so important to stay away from interacting with unfamiliar and suspicious content. To establish protection of the system and combat such threats in the future, there are special tools that can be installed in our tutorial below.

1. Download Netflix Login Generator Ransomware Removal Tool
2. Get decryption tool for .se files
3. Recover encrypted files with Stellar Data Recovery Professional
4. Restore encrypted files with Windows Previous Versions
5. Restore files with Shadow Explorer
6. How to protect from threats like Netflix Login Generator Ransomware

Netflix Login Generator Ransomware files:


Instructions.txt
{randomfilename}.exe


Netflix Login Generator Ransomware registry keys:

no information

How to decrypt and restore .se files

Use automated decryptors

Download Kaspersky RakhniDecryptor

Use following tool from Kaspersky called Rakhni Decryptor, that can decrypt .se files. Download it here:

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There is no purpose to pay the ransom because there is no guarantee you will receive the key, but you will put your bank credentials at risk.

Dr.Web Rescue Pack

Famous antivirus vendor Dr. Web provides free decryption service for the owners of its products: Dr.Web Security Space or Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite. Other users can ask for help in the decryption of .se files by uploading samples to Dr. Web Ransomware Decryption Service. Analyzing of files will be performed free of charge and if files are decryptable, all you need to do is purchase a 2-year license of Dr.Web Security Space worth $120 or less. Otherwise, you don’t have to pay.

If you are infected with Netflix Login Generator Ransomware and removed it from your computer you can try to decrypt your files. Antivirus vendors and individuals create free decryptors for some crypto-lockers. To attempt to decrypt them manually you can do the following:

Use Stellar Data Recovery Professional to restore .se files

1. Download Stellar Data Recovery Professional.
2. Click Recover Data button.
3. Select type of files you want to restore and click Next button.
4. Choose location where you would like to restore files from and click Scan button.
5. Preview found files, choose ones you will restore and click Recover.

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Using Windows Previous Versions option:

1. Right-click on infected file and choose Properties.
2. Select Previous Versions tab.
3. Choose particular version of the file and click Copy.
4. To restore the selected file and replace the existing one, click on the Restore button.
5. In case there is no items in the list choose alternative method.

Using Shadow Explorer:

1. Download Shadow Explorer program.
2. Run it and you will see screen listing of all the drives and the dates that shadow copy was created.
3. Select the drive and date that you want to restore from.
4. Right-click on a folder name and select Export.
5. In case there are no other dates in the list, choose alternative method.

If you are using Dropbox:

1. Login to the DropBox website and go to the folder that contains encrypted files.
2. Right-click on the encrypted file and select Previous Versions.
3. Select the version of the file you wish to restore and click on the Restore button.

How to protect computer from viruses, like Netflix Login Generator Ransomware, in future

1. Get special anti-ransomware software

Use ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware

Famous antivirus brand ZoneAlarm by Check Point released a comprehensive tool, that will help you with active anti-ransomware protection, as an additional shield to your current protection. The tool provides Zero-Day protection against ransomware and allows you to recover files. ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware is compatible with all other antiviruses, firewalls, and security software except ZoneAlarm Extreme (already shipped with ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware) or Check Point Endpoint products. The killer features of this application are: automatic file recovery, overwrite protection that instantly and automatically recovers any encrypted files, file protection that detects and blocks even unknown encryptors.

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2. Back up your files

As an additional way to save your files, we recommend online backup. Local storages, such as hard drives, SSDs, flash drives, or remote network storages can be instantly infected by the virus once plugged in or connected to. Netflix Login Generator Ransomware uses some techniques to exploit this. One of the best services and programs for easy automatic online backup is iDrive. It has the most profitable terms and a simple interface. You can read more about iDrive cloud backup and storage here.

3. Do not open spam e-mails and protect your mailbox

Malicious attachments to spam or phishing e-mails are the most popular method of ransomware distribution. Using spam filters and creating anti-spam rules is good practice. One of the world leaders in anti-spam protection is MailWasher Pro. It works with various desktop applications and provides a very high level of anti-spam protection.

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