Gamigin Ransomware

Gamigin

Gamigin is a variant of Ransomware infection that demands a ransom payment to release the victim’s data from its encryption. Normally, Gamigin reveals its presence on the victims’ machine with a message that requests a set amount of money in return for a decryption key.

Gamigin Ransomware

The Gamigin ransomware, for uses a highly advanced encryption algorithm to make personal data unavailable on your device

Simply put, the Ransomware viruses are used to encrypt files and make it impossible for you to access the information you store on your computer. Gamigin is supposed to do the same and after it completes its agenda, you will most likely be greeted by a ransom-demanding notification on your screen. The sole purpose of this message is to warn you that if you refuse to pay the amount of money that the hackers behind the Ransomware demand your information may be lost for good.

On this page, however, we will try to offer you some methods which may help you not only remove Gamigin and Sspq but also save some of your encrypted files without paying a ransom. For that, below you can find a removal guide with comprehensive instructions, a professional Gamigin removal tool for full system scan and a set of file-recovery suggestions for potential recovery of your encrypted information. Hopefully, armed with all this information and tools, you will be able to successfully deal with the consequences of the Ransomware’s attack or at the very least ameliorate them as much as possible.

The Gamigin Ransomware

The Gamigin ransomware is a virus threat that requires a ransom payment from its victims in order to send them a decryption key for the files it has encrypted. The Gamigin ramsomware generates a note that urges its victims to transfer the money immediately.

The versions of Ransomware capable of encrypting user data are designed to infect your computer and lock important files so that no one can access them. After the targeted files are rendered inaccessible to the user, the malware shows its ransom message through which the ransom money is demanded and the payment methods are explained to the recipient.

Gamigin, for uses a highly advanced encryption algorithm to make personal data unavailable on your device. You can get infected with it if you happen to interact with spam messages, fishy-looking emails and their attachments or simply by clicking on fake online ads. In fact, the malicious adverts, also known as malvertisements, are commonly used to distribute Ransomware, Trojans, and other computer viruses. Therefore, every pop-up, banner, or colorful ad should be approached with caution. Ideally, you should stop clicking on random web-based commercials that may find their way to your screen and you should also consider protecting your computer with reliable security software.

The Gamigin file decryption

The Gamigin file decryption is a method that can restore the encrypted files to their previous state. The activation of the Gamigin file decryption process is only possible through a decryption key that is held by the hackers.

Gamigin file

The Gamigin file

To be honest, there is no universal ever-working solution against Ransomware and after the system gets been infected, you have two options. The first one is to submit to the hackers’ ransom demands, pay the money they require, and hope that they will give you the decryption key and that said key will really work. The other option is to remove Gamigin from your computer and explore other alternative methods to recover your files. Sadly, there is no guarantee that things will happen like described. Yet, it is still in your interest to give a try to all possible alternative solutions, leaving the option of ransom payment as a last resort and going for it only if all of the other methods you try fail to help.

SUMMARY:

Name Gamigin
Type Ransomware
Danger Level High (Ransomware is by far the worst threat you can encounter)
Symptoms Very few and unnoticeable ones before the ransom notification comes up.
Distribution Method From fake ads and fake system requests to spam emails and contagious web pages.
Data Recovery Tool Not Available
Detection Tool

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Gamigin Ransomware Removal


Step1

Some of the steps will likely require you to exit the page. Bookmark it for later reference.

Reboot in Safe Mode (use this guide if you don’t know how to do it).

Step2

WARNING! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING!

Press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC at the same time and go to the Processes Tab. Try to determine which processes are dangerous. 

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Right click on each of them and select Open File Location. Then scan the files with our free online virus scanner:

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    After you open their folder, end the processes that are infected, then delete their folders. 

    Note: If you are sure something is part of the infection – delete it, even if the scanner doesn’t flag it. No anti-virus program can detect all infections.

    Step3

    Hold the Start Key and R –  copy + paste the following and click OK:

    notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts

    A new file will open. If you are hacked, there will be a bunch of other IPs connected to you at the bottom. Look at the image below:

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    If there are suspicious IPs below “Localhost” – write to us in the comments.

    Type msconfig in the search field and hit enter. A window will pop-up:

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    Go in Startup —> Uncheck entries that have “Unknown” as Manufacturer.

    • Please note that ransomware may even include a fake Manufacturer name to its process. Make sure you check out every process here is legitimate.

    Step4

    Type Regedit in the windows search field and press EnterOnce inside, press CTRL and F together and type the virus’s Name. 

    Search for the ransomware  in your registries and delete the entries. Be extremely careful –  you can damage your system if you delete entries not related to the ransomware.

    Type each of the following in the Windows Search Field:

    1. %AppData%
    2. %LocalAppData%
    3. %ProgramData%
    4. %WinDir%
    5. %Temp%

    Delete everything in Temp. The rest just check out for anything recently added. Remember to leave us a comment if you run into any trouble!

    Step5 

    How to Decrypt Gamigin files

    We have a comprehensive (and daily updated) guide on how to decrypt your files. Check it out here.

    If the guide doesn’t help, download the anti-virus program we recommended or try our free online virus scanner. Also, you can always ask us in the comments for help!

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    Lidia Howler

    Lidia is a web content creator with years of experience in the cyber-security sector. She helps readers with articles on malware removal and online security. Her strive for simplicity and well-researched information provides users with easy-to-follow It-related tips and step-by-step tutorials.

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