Remove Grod Virus Ransomware (+File Recovery)

About Grod

Grod is classified by our malware research team as the DJVU ransomware genus. Another variants of this family is Peet, Lokf, Mosk, and some others. There are certain antiviruses that skip it as well as therefore allowing its intrusion. Actually, we have to term it that way, because of the “.grod” extension that it appends at the end of your documents.

Let’s clarify. Grod ransomware hits your computer through slyness and knack also. After that, once entered it practices AES or RSA encryption logics to block your records.

Then, they blackmail you for their unblocke. After Grod slips right into your system, it places every one of your files under lock-down. It appends its very peculiar extension “.grod” at the end, thus making files unavailable.

Files with “.grod” extension appended by the Grod virus:

It hits data, archives, pictures, mp3s, movies, all of it! Thereafter, you can’t longer open them. Displacing the data or renaming it will not assist. The only means to unblocke your files from the ransomware’s keep is deciphering. The ransomware expects you to pay redemption money if you wish to get your records back. It makes that clear (in the blackmail text) it will decrypt records after payoff.

The note is usually a text file, left on your desktop. You can also locate it in every directory that includes encrypted data. It describes your concerns and also offers you a solution. According to Grod, exclusive remedy to unblock your files is with an only decryption key. And also, to obtain it you have to disburse a redemption. The sum 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.
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.
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Do NOT pay for decrypt of “grod” files!

The Grod malware guarantees, to send you the code after you pay. As well as, that’s it. That’s all you obtain – a promise. You have no guarantees that subordination finishes in something appropriate. Do not rely on words of internet crooks. That is people, that will cheat you. Do NOT pay them a cent. Don’t call them Do NOT comply with their needs.

Consequently, do not disburse them a fee. Don’t contact to the internet criminals. If you do, you’ll regret it. It’s a futile attempt to recover your records, 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 blackmail currency note on your monitor. Claim, you make a decision to concede. You connect to the bleeders, send their buyout currency, and wait. You wait on them to send you the decryption trick they assured. Well, what happens if they do not?

Even so, you have no assurances. All, you rest on, is a faith. Can you absolutely think words of virtual criminal? The answer is ‘No.’ These are persons, who will naturally disenchant you. Don’t give cash! There’s also another way.

They can actually send you a decoding key. However, when you attempt to use it, it fails to work.

Yes, they can send you the wrong key. After that, you have much less currency, as well as your data continues to be blocked. Don’t pay! And also your optimal scenario isn’t a reason for enthusiasm. What takes place after you pay the buyout money, obtain the appropriate trick, as well as totally free your files? Well? Consider it. You paid fee to eliminate a sign and symptom, yet not the malware launching it.

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

So, your computer got attacked by Grod 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 Grod in an automated way.

How to protect PC from Grod ransomware?

However, let us initially speak about obviation of such virus invasions in the future. There is something exists that you can do to escape this kind of menacing hazard from entering into your PC in advance?

There are a couple of things we wish to talk about here. First one is your private accountability for being incredibly careful while you utilize your PC and largely while you surf the internet. When examining your e-mail and see some suspicious attachments consisted of, do not hurry to view them.

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

Another thing to take into account is examining the reliability of your current anti-malware program. Sadly, there are plurals safety and security applications today that just assert to be credible, whereas in times of real malware incursions they simply unable to do the task as claimed.

In case Grod intruded into your device this indicates that your current anti-malware program did not do its advertised function as well as really fell short to secure your system. So obviously it is a point for you to revalue your choices and also definitely change over to some other application that can most definitely assure the wanted grade of security.

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 mistake on their component, due to the fact that presently the Internet has lots of internet hazards that may stealthily intrude perceptive systems, particularly those that are not appointed with some standard level of protection.

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

Grod removal guide

STEP 1. Recover files from Grod ransomware encryption

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

Grod 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 Grod.

   

STEP 3. Prevent the Grod 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 software 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 computer 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.