Gosw Ransomware

The Gosw Ransomware is a threat that has as its primary objective to encrypt files on infected machines, in a way that they will become inaccessible to the victims. After encrypting the data, Gosw appends the '.gosw' extension to the files it targets and displays a ransom note as a text file named '_readme.txt.' The Gosw Ransomware is one more variant of the STOP/Djvu family. The STOP?Djvu members sometimes are distributed with additional malware applications like the information stealers RedLine and Vidar so that they can collect and exfiltrate crucial data from their victims.

What the Gosw Ransomware Asks to Its Victims

Victims of the Gosw Ransomware will be asked to pay a substantial amount for the decryption software to recover the affected files. If the threat actors are contacted either via 'support@freshmail.topm' or 'datarestorehelp@airmail.cc' in the first 72 hours after the attack, the price of the decryption tool will be $490. Otherwise, they will need to pay $980 if they want to get the tool. The ransom note also offers victims the free encryption of one file to be sure that there is a working tool that will recover their damaged data.

However, it is not a good decision to pay a ransom; first, there is no guarantee that the attackers will send the decryption tool once they have the money. Additionally, rewarding criminals for their shameful acts should be avoided at any cost.

Is there a Way to Remediate a Ransomware Attack?

An updated backup is a sure way to counteract a ransomware attack and get back the damaged data. This is what makes data backups so necessary. Another point that should be highlighted is the files that should be in the backup because if they are not the right ones, the backup will be useless. Also, it is crucial that the backup is stored in an external place where the ransomware threat can't reach it, such as an independent drive or the Cloud.

The ransom message containing the instructions from the Gosw Ransomware 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-rayImYlyWe
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:
support@freshmail.top

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

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