Remove Goaq Virus Ransomware (+File Recovery)

About Goaq

Goaq is assorted by our malware research team as the DJVU cryptoware genus. Another variants of this family here: About STOP/Djvu Ransomware. There are certain scanners that ignore it as well as therefore permitting its intrusion. Actually, we have to name it so, because of the “.goaq” extension that it adds at the end of your documents.

Let’s clarify. Goaq malware attacks your system through trick and knack also. After that, once intruded it applies AES or RSA enciphering logics to lock your records.

After that, they bleed you for their decode. After Goaq evades right into your system, it places every one of your data under lock-down. It joins its very personal extension “.goaq” at the end, thus making files inaccessible.

Files with “.goaq” extension appended by the Goaq virus:

It attacks documents, folders, images, music, videos, all of it! Thereafter, you can’t longer access them. Shifting documents or retitling it will not facilitate. Exclusive remedy to decode your data from the virus’ keep is deciphering. The virus intended you to send blackmail currency if you wish to get your documents back. It makes that clear (in the blackmail text) it will decrypt records after payment.

The note is usually a text file, left on your desktop. You can also locate it in each directory that has enciphered files. It describes your concerns and also suggests you an answer. According to Goaq, sole remedy to decode your files is with a unique deciphering code. And also, to obtain it you have to give a redemption. The sum is $980, as well as it’s normally 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.
You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:
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Price of private key and decrypt software is $980.
Discount 50% available if you contact us first 72 hours, that's price for you is $490.
Please note that you'll never restore your data without payment.
Check your e-mail "Spam" or "Junk" folder if you don't get answer more than 6 hours.


To get this software you need write on our e-mail:
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Do NOT pay for decrypt of “goaq” files!

The Goaq infection guarantees, to send you the key after you pay. As well as, that’s it. That’s all you obtain – a promise. You have no warranties that subordination finishes in something suitable. Do not rest on words of cyber crooks. That is people, that will scam you. Do NOT send them a cent. Don’t call them Do NOT comply with their needs.

Therefore, do not send them a fee. Don’t contact to the internet criminals. If you do, you’ll regret it. It’s a futile try to restore your data, as well as it will not end well for you. Below’s why.

There are a few circumstances that can explain when you see the redemption money message on your desctop. Claim, you make a decision to conform. You reply to the racketeers, give their blackmail money, and wait. You wait on them to send you the decoding trick they guaranteed. Well, what happens if they do not?

Nevertheless, you have no warranties. All, you rest on, is a faith. Can you absolutely think promises of internet frauds? The answer is ‘No.’ These are people, who will surely let down you. Don’t provide money! There’s also another choice.

They can send you a decoding code. However, when you try to open it, it fails to work.

Yes, they can send you the wrong code. After that, you have much less funds, as well as your information continues to be encrypted. Don’t disburse! And also your optimum scenario isn’t a reason for delight. What takes place after you give the blackmail money, obtain the appropriate trick, as well as totally free your data? Well? Consider it. You paid fee to eliminate a sign and symptom, yet not the malware starting it.

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

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

How to protect PC from Goaq ransomware?

However, let us initially speak about prevention of such malware attacks in the future. There is something exists that you can do to escape this kind of menacing danger from entering into your PC previously?

There are a couple of things we wish to talk about here. First one is your individual responsibility for being beyond belief mindful while you utilize your device and largely while you surf the web. When exploring your e-mail and see some suspect attachments consisted of, do not hurry to view them.

In a like manner, when you get on Facebook and social networks also someone you communicate with sends you messages containing accessories, be very thoughtful, specifically if these are some exe-extension files.

The second thing to take into account is researching the dependability of your current anti-virus program. Unfortunately, there are multiple safety and security applications today that just assert to be trustworthy, whereas in times of real malware intrusions they simply stop working to do the task as claimed.

In case Goaq invaded into your PC this indicates that your current security tool did not do its advertised function as well as really fell short to guard your system. So obviously it is a point for you to overrate your choices and also definitely change over to some other program that can most exactly guarantee 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 anti-virus software program at all. Definitely, this is a major error from their side, due to the fact that presently the net has dozens of internet hazards that may secretly penetrate susceptible systems, especially those that are not appointed with some standard degree of security.

So, having anti-malware constantly working and securing your device is a must-do point in today’s internet world.

Goaq removal guide

STEP 1. Recover files from Goaq ransomware encryption

You can download free decryption tool here: Decryptor for STOP Djvu. But it work when the Goaq 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 Goaq 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 Goaq 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.

Goaq 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 Goaq.

   

STEP 3. Prevent the Goaq 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 spam letters. No way! Be very careful with your downloads. Download and install applications preferably from its official 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.