GAPO Virus (.gapo File) Ransomware — Remove & Decrypt Files

If you cannot open your photos, documents, or files and see the .gapo extension on them, your system is definitely infected with Gapo ransomware. It belongs to STOP/Djvu ransomware family

Gapo ransomware encrypts personal files spotted on the victim’s PC with the extension “.gapo” and after that generates the ransom note in each folder which contains encrypted files. The instructions are put on the victim’s desktop in the “readme.txt” file. Its task is generally comparable to other representatives of the same ransomware family: Xaro, Xatz, Xash.

What is Gapo Ransomware?

Gapo is file-encrypting ransomware that prevents access to your text files, Excel tables, videos and pics by ciphering them. It marks the ciphered files with the “.gapo” extension. Then Gapo ransomware adds a ransom note (readme.txt) to each folder. In this note, you can see the guidance to pay the ransom ($490-$980 in Bitcoin) to a specified BTC wallet. The AES-256 or RSA-1028 cipher it uses to encrypt the files is not decryptable with modern computers. Even quantum PCs that already exist will likely spend hundreds of years to get the decryption key.

How dangerous is the Gapo ransomware?

When Gapo ransomware appears in your system, it will examine your computer for images, videos, and also important documents. It [ciphers all widespread file formats- .psd, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .jpeg, .png, et cetera. When these documents are located, the ransomware will encrypt them and change their extension to “.gapo” to make sure that you understand what happened.

After the Gapo ransomware ciphered the data on your PC, it will generate the last “readme.txt” file on the main screen. In addition to the ransom payment instructions, the victims also see the emails to contact the crooks – datarestorehelp@airmail.cc and support@fishmail.top.

Here is the ransom note that the Gapo ransomware shows to its victims:

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.
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.
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:
support@fishmail.top

Reserve e-mail address to contact us:
datarestorehelp@airmail.cc

How did the Gapo ransomware get on my computer?

The Gapo ransomware spreads by placing websites to download hacked programs or games. They keep their eye on all hype themes which can be chosen to spread ransomware. New games releases, new popular films – Gapo developers make everything to get their money on that. Some of the most popular techniques these criminals utilize is one-day websites with torrent downloading links. Nevertheless, following the contemporary news is not the single manner these crooks utilize. Options that have already turned into classic, such as email spamming, are also ordinary for STOP/Djvu ransomware spreading.

The example of email spamming that may lead to Gapo ransomware injection

Avoiding this ransomware does not need a lot of initiative. Considering the ordinary rules of PC hygiene will considerably minimize all risks. Bear in mind that opening all files you get on email is not a great option. Even worse case is to allow macros in Microsoft Office documents. But it is better to stop the malware attack at the moment when you have only opened the email message. Inspecting the sender’s address can point out a lot about what you can expect, and also when you see things like “support@amazon.com”– it is likely a genuine email. On the other hand, stuff that tries to resemble Amazon or FedEx shipping notice, but uses the e-mail address of “amazonspurrot1363@gmail.com”– must make you get on the alarm. Above, you can see the example of such a message.

Illegal sources of different digital things require some additional explanation. Breaking copyright law already exposes you to the risk of being fined. Nevertheless, using torrent trackers or third-party sites to download “free” programs also exposes you to a wide range of malware. No one can oversee undisclosed people who start the torrent seeding or release the hacked program version on the site with pirated program.

Gapo virus removal instructions.

This guide below shows how to use Trojan Killer Portable³ for Gapo virus detection and removal:

Restore the files encrypted by the Gapo ransomware

In most cases, it’s impossible to recover the files encrypted by the Gapo ransomware because the private key needed to unlock the encrypted files is only available through cybercriminals. However, we’ve listed one option you can use to recover your files below.

Warning! Make sure you remove the ransomware from your system first, otherwise, it will repeatedly encrypt your files.

If your files were encrypted with an offline key, there is a chance you can recover them by using Emsisoft Decryptor for the STOP/Djvu decryption tool. Follow the below guide to recover your files using the Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP/Djvu.

1. You can download Emsisoft Decryptor for STOP Djvu by clicking this link.
2. When the decryptor has finished downloading, double-click on “decrypt_STOPDjvu.exe” to run this program on your computer.
3. Click the “Decrypt” button to start the decryption process for Gapo files. The screen will switch to a status view, informing you about your files’ current process and decryption status.
4. The decryptor will inform you once the decryption process will be finished. If you require the report for your records, you can save it by clicking the “Save log” button.

If the Emsisoft Decryptor can’t decrypt your .gapo files and you do not plan on paying the ransom, it is advised that you make an image of the encrypted drives so that you can decrypt them in the future.

Your computer should now be free of the Gapo ransomware infection. However, suppose your current antivirus allowed this malicious program on your computer. In that case, you might want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Trojan Killer to protect against these types of threats in the future.

Remove GAPO Ransomware Virus (DECRYPT .gapo FILES)

Name: GAPO Virus

Description: GAPO Virus is a STOP/DJVU family of ransomware-type virus. It encrypts files, video, photos, documents. Encrypted files can be tracked by a specific gapo extension. GAPO ransomware asks victims for a ransom fee about $490 - $980 in Bitcoin.

Offer price: 480

Currency: $

Operating System: Windows

Application Category: Virus

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