Gujd file virus (Free Instructions) - Virus Decryption

What is Gujd file virus?

Gujd ransomware – a cyber threat focused on file encoding and blackmail

File encryption ends with a ransom note message appearing on the screen

Gujd file virus is developed to encrypt all personal data on the infected computer, modify the system files and settings to establish persistence, and demand a ransom when the previous two deeds are accomplished. Since we've been helping people get out of sticky situations for over 20 years, we don't recommend forwarding any money to the criminals behind ransomware attacks. This article will help you remove the infection, repair affected system sectors, and suggest the best data recovery options.

The article's culprit belongs to the Djvu ransomware family, which is responsible for more than half of cyberattacks of such type globally. The main distribution method of file-lockers from this lineage is via file-sharing platforms, especially the most popular torrent websites.

Gujd, Wwka, Zqqw, and payload files of other variations are usually camouflaged as the latest game cracks.^[1] But they could also be uploaded as illegal activation tools for any software or practically any other file on these high-risk sites. Refrain from using them if you value your privacy and security.

It's pretty easy to determine whether your Windows computer is infected with the article's culprit as all your personal files, including documents, databases, pictures, videos, etc., are appended with the .gujd extension, and you cannot access them. On the desktop and in some affected folders, you'll also find a ransom note, titled _readme.txt, that 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.
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.
You can get and look video overview decrypt tool:
hxxps://we.tl/t-fhnNOAYC8Z
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:
manager@mailtemp.ch

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

Your personal ID:

As you can see, the assailants are trying to scare and convince you into purchasing their decryption software. They offer free decryption of one locked file from the infected machine and provide a link to a video where the supposed software is seen in action. These actions should provide proof that the criminals really have the necessary tool in their possession.

Developers of Gujd ransomware even show their benevolence by offering a 50% discount for victims that reach out to them via the provided emails (manager@mailtemp.ch, helpmanager@airmail.cc) within three days of the attack. That would lower the ransom amount from $980 to $490. But please don't get pushed into making rash decisions.

The infection alters files and then focuses on a ransom demand.

The criminals might never send the required decryption software, or it might not work. Thus you would lose your money and your data. Besides, by succumbing to the criminals' demands, you would encourage them to spread their dirty business by attacking more innocent people and developing new cyber infections and ways to spread them.

After the virus infects your computer and encrypts non-system files, the only responsible action is to remove it immediately. Since you came to us for help, we'll guide you through this process. In this article, you'll find comprehensive, illustrated instructions that will help with ransomware removal, data recovery, and PC repair. Here's a brief summary of the infection:

The particular version that users already encounter all over the world creates issues with the machine and aims to get money from people. This is the newer version of the DjVu ransomware family and is one of those more advanced and improved variants. Decryption is no possible since the threat relies on online IDs and unique key development.

It is possible to restore some files with the tool designed for media files. However, not all affected pieces get restored with these options. The decryption program previously was helpful, but nowadays these viruses cannot be that easily decoded. You need to rely on proper tools for Gujd virus termination instead.

The best first step is to eliminate the infection itself. It is common for malware like this to spread around with other infections, so anti-malware tools can show you the list of infections active on the system. Those detection names^[2] can show various names, but you must remove all infections to get back to a properly working machine.

• Infostealer/Win.SmokeLoader.R431600
• Win32:DropperX-gen [Drp]
• Ransom.Win32.STOP.ko!se60163
• Trojan.MalPack.GS
• Ransom:Win32/STOP.BS!MTB
• BScope.Exploit.ShellCode
• etc.

First focus: Gujd file virus removal and repair damaged system

We're delighted you decided to remove Gujd ransomware instead of increasing the wealth of the criminals responsible for spreading it. Manual removal is not an option as the infection might have spread its components throughout the system, and it would be impossible to find all of them.

Luckily, there's a bunch of tools that can help you with that. Many users are raving about the efficiency and cyber protection level offered by the Malwarebytes security tool. Users with the real-time protection feature of this anti-malware tool are protected against severe malware.^[3]

It also stops you from installing any potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and prevents you from entering (or being redirected to) any high-risk websites with harmful content. All you have to do is update its virus definitions at least a couple of times per week and regularly perform system scans.

The detection rate indicates if the virus can be removed.

It can also be used to remove Gujd file extension virus. The SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner and the aforementioned security software have exceptional virus detection rates. Nonetheless, the article's culprit will most likely block you from installing these apps or from launching them. Therefore, you'll have to reboot your infected Windows PC in Safe Mode with Networking to complete this process, and that's how that's done:

1. Right-click on the Start button and select Settings.
   
2. Scroll down to pick Update & Security.
3. On the left side of the window, pick Recovery.
4. Now scroll down to find the Advanced Startup section.
5. Click Restart now.
   
6. Select Troubleshoot.
7. Go to Advanced options.
8. Select Startup Settings.
9. Press Restart.
10. Now press 5 or click 5) Enable Safe Mode with Networking.

After accessing this Windows OS mode, copy all (or essential) encrypted files from your infected computer to a USB, SSD, or other removable, offline storage. Then download one of the recommended security tools and install them. Afterward, update the virus definition database of your chosen security app and perform a full system scan.

It should reveal all components of Gujd ransomware and recommend removing it. Please comply with the anti-malware tool's recommendations on which files and entries should be terminated. Please remember to keep this software updated so it could prevent the latest cyber infections from breaking into your device. Then restart your computer in normal Windows mode and download the FortectIntego PC repair software.

That's one more tool crucial to use after Djvu ransomware removal because infections from this lineage cause various system damages by modifying its files and settings. That's why you couldn't open your security tools, and some websites couldn't be reached.

By using this system diagnostics software, you will ensure that the computer doesn't exhibit any abnormal behavior such as freezing, severe lag, BSoDs, program, or system failures. It's offer with a free trial, so you shouldn't hesitate and scan your device with it:

• Download the application by clicking on the link above
• Click on the ReimageRepair.exe
  
• If User Account Control (UAC) shows up, select Yes
• Press Install and wait till the program finishes the installation process
• The analysis of your machine will begin immediately
• Once complete, check the results – they will be listed in the Summary
• You can now click on each of the issues and fix them manually
• If you see many problems that you find difficult to fix, we recommend you purchase the license and fix them automatically.

By employing the FortectIntego system diagnostics tool, which's also recommended by European cybersecurity specialists,^[4] you can rest assured that the overall health of your computer is taken care of. All essential system files and settings are monitored and kept at bay, and all tracking cookies, meant to spy on your browsing activities are properly deleted.

After Gujd file virus is removed and the PC system repaired, it's safe to recover the backups of your files if you kept them. The infection won't renew itself and won't encrypt the recovered data. If you don't have backups, please proceed to the next step, where we provide illustrated instructions of the best options to decrypt your locked data and regain access to it.

Illustrated instructions for encrypted file recovery

This chapter of the article contains comprehensive guides of the two best options to recover .gujd files. We used to suggest Djvu victims use the Shadow Explorer to retrieve old file versions. However, since ransomware evolved, it now deletes Shadow Volume Copies during the infection, disabling this option.

Nonetheless, there are plenty more options. One of them is to use the free decryption software from Emsisoft. This company strives to help victims of this particular strain to get their data back without losing a dime, so the criminals behind it would go bankrupt, and the attacks would stop.

Recover Gujd files by:

• Downloading the app from the official Emsisoft website.
• After pressing the Download button, a small pop-up at the bottom, titled decrypt_STOPDjvu.exe, should appear – click on it.
  
• If User Account Control (UAC) message shows up, press Yes.
• Agree to License Terms by pressing Yes.
  
• After Disclaimer shows up, press OK.
• The tool should automatically populate the affected folders, although you can also do it by pressing Add folder at the bottom.
  
• Press Decrypt.
  
  

Please note that there's no guarantee that this free decryptor will unlock your files. If you see the “Decrypted!” message – congratulations, your files are once again accessible. Please, from now on, keep backups and use SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes to protect your computer from millions of infections lurking on the internet.

If no one has yet presented the security company with samples of a normal and encrypted file, the “Error: Unable to decrypt a file with ID:” prompt will appear. From here, you can either do nothing and wait or send the two copies to the company so it could crack the algorithm and produce the necessary software.

When the Emsisoft tool is not able to decrypt your files, you will be presented with the “This ID appears to be an online ID, decryption is impossible” message. Nonetheless, you shouldn't lose hope, as the next tool might help you to restore the files encrypted by the Gujd ransomware.

It's impossible to determine whether this tool will help you with data recovery or not since the article's culprit is a brand new file-locking parasite. Nevertheless, it has helped numerous ransomware victims. You can try it out by following these instructions:

• Download Data Recovery Pro.
• Double-click the installer to launch it.
  
• Follow on-screen instructions to install the software.
• As soon as you press Finish, you can use the app.
• Select Everything or pick individual folders where you want the files to be recovered from.
• Press Next.
• At the bottom, enable Deep scan and pick which Disks you want to be scanned.
• Press Scan and wait till it is complete.
• You can now pick which folders/files to recover – don't forget you also have the option to search by the file name!
• Press Recover to retrieve your files.

Suppose none of these methods helped to restore .gujd files, you can wait for the plausible decryption software and store some of the files on a separate external drive. You must remove the threat if you want to use the machine and do not rush into file recovery since you can lose your files this way. If you have any questions about any removal, repair, or recovery steps, please feel free to contact us. Our staff will be more than happy to assist you with whatever you need.