How to remove GPAA ransomware virus

GPAA ransomware treats its victims hard for the good cause

GPAA ransomware is a file-encrypting parasite which targets around 180 different file types. All of these files can be encrypted by this virus and made almost useless. Virus uses RSA-4096 encryption algorithm^[1] and appends .cerber6 file extension to the filenames to mark them. If you don't have the private key, which is help by hackers, your files can be undecryptable.

Scammers behind the virus pretend to be a part of Global Poverty Aid Agency (GPAA) and congratulate the victim on becoming a member of this charitable organization. Of course, all of this is an audacious lie employed by the cybercriminals to coax out money from the victims.

In reality, GPAA virus is a simple ransomware^[2] and all of the money that it generates benefits the cyber criminals and not the impoverished. That’s why its removal should become a matter of principle for those infected.

To remove GPAA ransomware, we don't recommend using manual methods recommended by other experts because you can damage your PC system for good.Instead, make sure you install reliable anti-spyware software, update it and run it thru your files.

Hackers hiding behind GPAA ransomware have been demanding a hefty, nearly 11 BTC ransom for the recovery of the encrypted files. All the demands on how to purchase this cryptocurrency and to what Bitcoin account to send it are put forward in the ransom note called ! READ.htm.

The message of the ransom note seems to be compiled in haste. You can’t help but notice the numerous typos, spelling and punctuation errors throughout the text. We have included the transcript of this document here:

Congradulations! Now you are a member of GPAA (Global Poverty Aid Agency).
We need bitcoins, our crowdfunding goal is to get 1000 BTCs. 1 BTC for 1 CHILD!
>> Click Here To Buy Bitcoins <<
Q: What happened?
A: Ooops, your inportant files are encrypted. lt weans you will not be able to access them anyeore until they are decrypted.
These files could NOT be decrypted if you do not have the KEY (RSA4096).

Q: How can I get the decrypt programme?
A: Your task is 10.91 btc.
Send the correct amount to the bitcoin address 19ZLfCEpxdskvWGLLhNUnM6dUG7yikhz2W
You can send more coins. When the goal is achieved, you will get the decrypt programme.

Q: Where to get the decrypt programme?
A: When the goal is achieved, we will send it to sc19ZLfCEpxdskvWGLLhNUnM6dUG7yikhz2W@outlook.com
(You may register it first with the specified password: Save1000Children!!! ).

The mistakes in the note should immediately signal that it is not the actual aid organization reaching out to you but ill-intentioned hackers trying to rip you off. Thus, you should refuse to make any payments and initiate GPAA ransomware removal on your computer instead.

A new method of data recovery key transaction:

The ransom note of GPAA virus reveals another interesting thing about this malware — a new strategy of supplying the victims with a data recovery key. Scammers create email accounts to which the victims must log in with specific email address and password.

The login address changes with each individual attack and is connected to the Bitcoin wallet account number. So, if the Bitcoin address is 19ZLfCEpxdskvWGLLhNUnM6dUG7yikhz2W, the victims will have to connect to their accounts via sc19ZLfCEpxdskvWGLLhNUnM6dUG7yikhz2W@outlook.com (“sc” letters at the beginning stand for “Save Children”).

The criminals stay consistent when selecting the password as well and choose a slogan “Save1000Children!!!”. We can presume that the password stays static while the Bitcoin wallet account and the email address may change which each GPAA individual attack.

Hackers employ RDPs for ransomware distribution

GPAA is an interesting piece of malware because it employs uncommon techniques both in its communication with the victims as well as its distribution. While the virus may use malvertising, Trojans or spam to get inside the computer, it may also try to brute-force its way on the computer by breaking into weak RDP networks.

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a Windows function which is responsible for supplying a graphical interface which would allow the users to access other PC via network connection.

You may prevent GPAA by simply choosing stronger passwords for your network. As for the rest of the ransomware distribution techniques, conscious web browsing should be the key to staying secure.

GPAA ransomware removal guidelines

While the virus is undecryptable, the only thing you can do is remove GPAA ransomware virus from your PC to prevent the malware from encrypting a new file or draining your computer’s resources.

The virus should be eliminated by employing reputable antivirus software which would scan the entire system carefully and dig up all the malware files automatically. After the GPAA virus removal, such utilities will help you protect your device from similar incidents in the future.

Nevertheless, you should keep in mind that the removal procedure will not decrypt your files. They will remain encrypted, and you will have to use some alternative techniques or third-party tools when trying to recover them. You fill find out more about it at the end of the page.