LockerGoga Ransomware

The list of malware you need to look out for keeps getting longer and longer, and we are sad to inform that LockerGoga Ransomware is the latest threat to be added to it. As you probably know already, this kind of malware is all about forcing victims to pay money, and since Windows users would not randomly give their savings to cyber attackers, the files are taken hostage. This is why file encryption occurs. When the threat finds a way into an operating system, it scans it to find personal files, and then the data is ciphered to render them unreadable. If the files are corrupted successfully, the infection then demands a ransom for a special decoder. Does it exist? We cannot know for sure. But we know that your chances of getting the decryption tool or key are pretty much slim to none. Cyber attackers are not there to serve your needs, and all they want is your money. Continue reading to learn how to protect your system and how to remove LockerGoga Ransomware. You can find a guide that shows how to delete this malware below.

It is easiest to identify LockerGoga Ransomware by the copy file it creates. This .exe file is created in the %TEMP% directory, and it is named “svch0st.[random numbers].exe.” The numbers should be unique in every case, but a file with this kind of name should be easy to find. Another good indication that this is the malware that you need to delete is the “.locked” extension that you should find attached to the encrypted files. Of course, it must be noted that other threats have used this extension too. A few examples are FORMA Ransomware, Locked Ransomware, and Nog4yH4n Project Ransomware. Finally, you can confirm that LockerGoga Ransomware is the attacker by opening “README-NOW.txt” (in local drive, e.g., C:\) and reading the message. It should include these email addresses: CottleAkela@protonmail.com and QyavauZehyco1994@o2.pl. If you can confirm the existence of this malware, you are likely to find your personal files encrypted, and because it is supposed to evade system files only, you might discover that all of your personal documents or photos and similar files are no longer readable.

The message that LockerGoga Ransomware delivers via the TXT file basically informs that files were encrypted due to a “significant flaw in the security system,” and that RSA4096 and AES-256 algorithms were used. The message informs that only a “special decoder” can save files, and those who try using free decryption software or removing the threat are at risk of losing files altogether. The message further instructs to send 2-3 encrypted files to CottleAkela@protonmail.com and QyavauZehyco1994@o2.pl. Another reason to email cyber criminals, according to the message, is for you to learn the price of the ransom. It is revealed that money would have to be sent to the attackers in Bitcoin, which is a popular cryptocurrency. The truth is that whether or not you contact LockerGoga Ransomware creators and then pay the ransom, you are unlikely to get files decrypted. Furthermore, by emailing attackers, you would be exposing yourself because they could send you malicious files and links for years to come. If you do not want to take the risk, and your files are backed up, you want to start the removal of the infection ASAP.

Your operating system is not safe. We know that because a ransomware infection got in. If a security program is installed, maybe you did not update it in time, and an unpatched security loophole was used to push LockerGoga Ransomware in? Whatever the case, you need to rethink your virtual security, and this is the perfect time for you to install an anti-malware program that will serve you well. It will quickly and effortlessly delete LockerGoga Ransomware without your input. Besides being able to eliminate threats automatically, a legitimate anti-malware program can also protect you and your files. Speaking of files, although security software should keep them protected, you want to take matters into your own hands. Backup your files to keep them safe in case anything happens to your computer or your operating system in the future. We suggest settings up cloud storage or investing in a spacious external drive.

LockerGoga Ransomware Removal

1. Delete the [random name].exe launcher of the ransomware.
2. Launch Explorer by tapping Win+E keys.
3. Enter %TEMP% into the field at the top.
4. Delete the copy of the launcher, svch0st.[random numbers].exe.
5. Go to the Desktop and Delete any suspicious executables.
6. Move to your local drive (e.g., C:\) and Delete the file named README-NOW.txt.
7. Empty Recycle Bin and then scan your system to make sure all malware elements were erased.