How to Recover from a Ggew Ransomware Attack

The Ggew Ransomware is a file-locking Trojan and a member of the STOP/Djvu Ransomware family. It can damage users' files by encrypting them, which will prevent the victims from accessing their data. Computer users should protect themselves against ransomware attacks and other similar situations by keeping an updated backup of their work and having a security product running 24/7 to prevent being infected by a threat such as the Ggew Ransomware.

The STOP Ransomware family of file-locker Trojans is being active on the threat landscape since its creation and the Ggew Ransomware, although a newer member, doesn't differ too much from its kindred. The Ggew Ransomware is a Windows-based Trojan, which can cause numerous problems. Its encryption method will prevent the files from opening. However, they will be easily identifiable due to the file extension, '.ggew' that is added to the encrypted files' names.

The Ggew Ransomwa exhibits its ransom message on a text file named '_readme.txt.' The ransom note containing the directions the victims need to follow to recover their data asks for a ransom payment of $980, which can be reduced to $490 if the victims contact them within 72 hours after being attacked.

The right PC security tool can block threats from invading a computer or, if not present on the machine when it was infected, delete the Ggew Ransomware automatically after being installed.

The ransom note presented by the Ggew Ransomware reads:

'ATTENTION!

Don’t worry, you can return all your files!
All your files like pictures, 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.
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You can send one of your encrypted file from your PC and we decrypt it for free.
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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.