Remove Gapo Virus Ransomware (+File Recovery)

About Gapo

Gapo is assorted by our malware research team as the DJVU virus genus. Another variants of this family here: About STOP/Djvu Ransomware. There are certain protection programs that bypass it as well as therefore allowing its intrusion. Actually, we have to name it so, because of the “.gapo” extension that it joins at the end of your files.

Let’s clarify. Gapo ransomware assaults your laptop through slyness and knack also. After that, once entered it practices AES or RSA encryption methods to block your documents.

After that, they bleed you for their release. After Gapo slips right into your system, it places every one of your files under locking. It adds its very peculiar extension “.gapo” at the end, thus making data inaccessible.

Files with “.gapo” extension appended by the Gapo virus:

It hits files, folders, images, songs, filmings, all of it! Thereafter, you can’t longer open them. Shifting records or renaming it will not facilitate. Exclusive remedy to release your data from the ransomware’s keep is decryption. The ransomware expects you to send blackmail currency if you wish to get your documents back. It makes that clear (in the ransom text) it will decrypt files after payoff.

The note is usually a text file, left on your desktop. You can also reveal it in any folder that has encoded files. It describes your troubles and also proposes you a decision. According to Gapo, sole remedy to release your records is with out-and-outer decryption key. And also, to obtain it you have to pay a ransom. The amount is $980, as well as it’s generally asked for in cryptocurrency.

ATTENTION!

Don't worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like photos, databases, documents and other important are encrypted with strongest encryption and unique key.
The only method of recovering files is to purchase decrypt tool and unique key for you.
This software will decrypt all your encrypted files.
What guarantees you have?
You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
But we can decrypt only 1 file for free. File must not contain valuable information.
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Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.
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Do NOT send money for decrypt of “gapo” files!

The Gapo infection guarantees, to send you the code after you render. As well as, that’s it. That’s all you obtain – a promise. You have no assurances that obedience finishes in something suitable. Do not rely on words of virtual frauds. That is people, that will fool you. Do NOT send them a cent. Don’t call them Do NOT comply with their needs.

Consequently, do not give them a fee. Don’t connect to the internet frauds. If you do, you’ll regret it. It’s a futile try to return your data, as well as it will not finish well for you. Below’s why.

There are a few occasions that can explain when you see the redemption money note on your display. Claim, you decide to conform. You connect to the extortionists, disburse their redemption cash, and wait. You wait on them to send you the deciphering trick they assured. Well, what happens if they do not?

Even so, you have no guarantees. All, you rest on, is a promise. Can you absolutely think words of internet kidnappers? The answer is ‘No.’ These are individuals, who will surely disenchant you. Don’t send money! There’s also another alternative.

They can send you a deciphering key. However, when you effort to apply it, it fails to work.

Yes, they can send you the wrong key. After that, you have much less funds, as well as your information continues to be blocked. Don’t pay! And also your optimal scenario isn’t a reason for enjoyment. What takes place after you disburse the blackmail money, obtain the appropriate trick, as well as totally free your documents? Well? Consider it. You paid ransom to eliminate a sign and symptom, yet not the infection launching it.

So, you remove the encoding, yet the Gapo ransomware stays. It’s still prowling in the corners of your system, complimentary to strike once again. After that, you’re back at a new start.

So, your computer got attacked by Gapo and also probably you have actually lost time trying to eliminate it manually. We are absolutely positive that the remedy below will certainly be usefull in removing Gapo in an automated way.

How to protect PC from Gapo ransomware?

However, let us initially speak about preclusion of such ransomware assaults in the future. There is something exists that you can do to get away from this kind of nasty hazard from entering into your computer previously?

There are a couple of things we wish to talk about here. First one is your personal responsibility for being beyond belief thoughtful while you utilize your PC and largely while you browse the web. When examining your e-mail and see some suspicious attachments consisted of, do not hurry to open them.

Similarly, when you get on Facebook and social networks also someone you know sends you messages including accessories, be very thoughtful, particularly if these are some .exe files.

Another thing to take into account is examining the trustworthiness of your current security tool. Regretfully, there are numerous safety and security softwares nowadays that just announce to be trustworthy, whereas in times of real virus incursions they simply unable to do the task as announced.

In case Gapo penetrated into your PC this shows that your current anti-virus did not do its declared purpose as well as really fell short to secure your system. So obviously it is a ratio for you to reevaluate your choices and also definitely switch over to some other software that can most exactly procure the wanted degree of safety.

Not all antiviruses are good

We can additionally discuss some part of users that like not to have any kind of security software program at all. Definitely, this is a big error from their side, due to the fact that presently the web has dozens of internet hazards that may secretly intrude susceptible systems, specifically those that are not equipped with some standard level of protection.

So, having antivirus constantly running and guiding your PC is a must-do point in today’s internet world.

Gapo removal guide

STEP 1. Recover files from Gapo ransomware encryption

You can download free decryption tool here: Decryptor for STOP Djvu. But it work when the Gapo virus used an offline key for encryption.

If key does not found, we advice to restore your PC

There are a lot of different ransomware viruses on the internet. Some of them are more dangerous than the others because they not only leaving malicious processes to protect themselves, but also removing backups of your system to make the recovery process impossible.

Please Note: Not all ransomware infections are able to remove backups of your system, so it is always worth to try a windows recovery.
We recommend use Safe Mode with command prompt to safely perform a recovery of your files. You will have to reboot your computer, so you better save this instruction:

How to Restore Files from a Backup in Windows 7/8/10

STEP 2. Removing Gapo ransomware malicious files

Once the recovery process is complete, you should consider scanning your computer with a GridinSoft Anti-Malware in order to find any traces of Gapo infection. Though some ransomware viruses are removing themselves right after the encryption of your files, some may leave malicious processes on your computer for special purposes of cyber criminals.

Gapo Virus Remover

1. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware and choose the scan type, which is suitable for your needs. Of course, for the accuratest scan results we recommend you to choose the “Full Scan”.

   

2. Give Anti-Malware a little time to check your system:

   

3. Move to quarantine all the viruses and unwanted files, that you see in the results list:

   

4. Enjoy the malware removal process:

   

5. Use of On-run protection may additionaly prevent different types of cyber attacks, our protect may flag the downloader of the ransomware as a malicious application preventing the download of Gapo.

   

STEP 3. Prevent the Gapo virus infection

Besides the protection tool, you should read and learn few simple rules. Follow them every time you work on your computer and your will decrease chances of your infection to a minimum:

• Don’t open suspicious letters. No way! Be very careful with your downloads. Download and install software preferably from its trusted website.
• Do backups of your important files regularly. Storing your really important files in few different places is a good decision.
• Keep your PC free from adware, hijackers and PUPs The infected computer will be more likely compromised with other malicious software, and ransomware is not an exception in this case.
• Don’t panic and be reasonable. Don’t pay the ransom fee right after you got infected, it is always best to search on the internet for some answers. It is possible that someone have developed a decryption tool that might help you.