Gaqtfpr Ransomware
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| Threat Level: | 100 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 4 |
| First Seen: | September 7, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | March 1, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Gaqtfpr Ransomware threat is designed specifically to target the data of its victims and render it unusable. Like most ransomware threats, Gaqtfpr also runs an encryption process targeting the documents, PDFs, archives, photos, databases, etc., found on the breached devices. After analyzing the threat, cybersecurity researchers found that it is a variant of the Snatch Ransomware, a malware family that was first discovered back in December 2018.
All of the files locked by the threat will have '.gaqtfpr' attached to their original names, as a new extension. Victims will be unable to open any of the affected files, and restoration without having the proper decryption keys is usually impossible. The Gaqtfpr Ransomware leaves a ransom note to its victims containing instructions from the cybercriminals. The message is delivered to the infected systems as a text file named 'HOW TO RESTORE YOUR FILES.TXT.'
Typically, ransomware operators demand to be paid a sizeable ransom to assist with returning all locked files to their original state. Victims may be told to transfer the money using a specific cryptocurrency, as doing so will make tracing or reverting the transaction extremely difficult. However, contacting and communicating with cybercriminals carries significant risks in and of itself. Victims could be exposed to serious privacy or security concerns, leading to even more severe consequences.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Gaqtfpr Ransomware
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | file.exe | 4ee3ecddd5f208f586b181af1ae0ce8f | 2 |
