How to remove GCNl Ransomware [Removal Instructions]

Know the steps how to recover files encrypted by GCNl Ransomware

What is GCNl Ransomware?

GCNl Ransomware is a file encrypting malware categorized as ransomware that can easily make your all file inaccessible, created by cyber hackers. This type of nasty system program is able to easily target almost all users’ generated content excluding PDFs, database, images and many more. Once invade inside, its first task will be to lock all kind of saved file into PC.

After that it will send you a ransom note on your desktop screen and tell you that your system is under attack and your all files are encrypted and you cannot access your files. If you want to access them as usual then you must have to buy decryption key or software from the cyber criminals by contacting them via the provided email address.

Once contacted, they demand huge amount of money in Bitcoin cryptocurrency in return of decryption key and also provide you sometime to pay ransom money. Apart from this, this ransomware virus also warns you that if you don’t pay money on the given time that is within 48 hours then your file will be deleted permanently and you cannot recover them anymore.

Should victims believe on GCNl Ransomware?

Millions of victims agreed that paying money to hackers is worst idea because they complained that they paid the ransom money but still they didn’t get their files back and their device are also not working as-usual. You may know that the worst part of this malware is this will also redirect other adware, browser hijackers and rootkit to your system for creating more problems for users.

So, if this virus also comes into your PC and your files are also already locked then we advice you do not pay any ransom money just read this article that helps you to remove GCNl Ransomware and restore all your encrypted files without paying any ransom money to the cyber criminals.

How does this virus encrypts your files?

Thus dubious malware uses the cryptographic algorithms to lock all types of files. Once encrypted, all affected files are appended with a unique ID, cyber criminal’s email address and a “.GCNI” extension. After finishing the locking process, it creates a ransom note in the form of pop-up window named “ReadMe_Now!.hta” and “Read_Me!_.txt” and dropped it onto victim’s desktop.

Possibilities of Data Recovery

Encrypted methods used by this ransomware are strong and there is no any way available of breaking the algorithm without proper decryption key. So, if you want to recover your files then the sole solution is recovering them from a backup (if created earlier and placed in different locations) as paying ransom is not an option. In case, backup files are found, then you can use third party data recovery software or Volume Shadow Copies (short backup files created by OS) if available or has been deleted by this ransomware.

Distribution methods of GCNl Ransomware:

Cyber criminals behind this use phishing and social engineering methods to distribute GCNl Ransomware and other malware into computer. Spam email campaigns are most commonly and widely used methods used for malware distribution.

These emails can have infectious files as attachments attached to or linked inside them in the form of executables, PDF documents, archives and so on. Open such files are opened leads into the download/installation of malicious programs. Thus, users are advised not to open dubious and irrelevant emails as doing so can result in a malware infection.

Text presented in this message:

All Your Files Have Been Encrypted !

All Your Files Encrypted Due To A Security Problem With Your PC (With Strongest Encryption Algorithm). If You Really Need Your Files Please Send Us E-mail To Get Decryption Tools .
The Only Way Of Recovering Files Is To Purchase For Decryption Tools ( Payment Must Be Made With Bitcoin ) . If You Do Not E-mail Us After 48 Hours Decryption Fee Will Double.
If You Do Not E-mail Us And Do Not Need Your Files After A whlie Automatically Our Servers Will Delete Your Decrypion Keys From Servers !
Our E-mail Address : [email protected]
Your Personal ID : –
Sent E-mail Should Be Contains Your Personal ID.If Don’t Get a Response Or Any Other Problem Write Us E-mail At : [email protected]
Check Your Spam Folder Too.

What Guarantee Do We Give You ?
You Can (Must) Send Some Files For Decryption Test( Before Paying ). File Size Must Be Less Than 2MB And Files Should Not Contains Valuabe Data Like (Backups , Databases etc … ) .

 

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Attention !!
Do Not Edit Or Rename Encrypted Files.
Do Not Try To Decrypt Files By Third-Party Or Data Recovery Softwares It May Damage Files Forever.
In Case Of Trying To Decrypt Files With Third-Party,Recovery Sofwares This May Make The Decryption Harder So Prices Will Be Rise.

Text presented in this message:

All Your Files Encrypted With Strongest Encryption Algorithm !

If You Really Need Your Files Please Send Us E-mail To Get Decryption Tools and Instructions

You Must Send Some Locked Files To Us For Decryption Test(Before Paying) !

If You Do Not E-mail Us And Do Not Need Your Files After A whlie Our Servers Will Remove Your Decrypion Keys From Servers !!!

 

Your Unique ID:  –

Email Address: [email protected]

Attention!!!

Subject Your Unique ID

Do Not Edit Or Rename Encrypted Files.

 

If You Do Not E-mail Us After 48 Hours Decryption Fee Will Double.

Do Not Try To Decrypt Files By Third-Party Or Data Recovery Softwares It May Damage Files.

In Case Of Trying To Decrypt Files With Third-Party Sofwares,This May Make The Decryption Harder So Prices Will Be Rise.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Step 1: Remove GCNl Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

Step 2: Delete GCNl Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove GCNl Ransomware through “Safe Mode with Networking”

For Windows XP and Windows 7 users: Boot the PC in “Safe Mode”. Click on “Start” option and continuously press on F8 during the start process until the “Windows Advanced Option” menu appears on the screen. Choose “Safe Mode with Networking” from the list.

Now, a windows homescreen appears on the desktop and work-station is now working on “Safe mode with networking”.

For Windows 8 Users: Go to the “Start Screen”. In the search results select settings, type “Advanced”. In the “General PC Settings” option, choose “Advanced startup” option. Again, click on the “Restart Now” option. The work-station boots to “Advanced Startup Option Menu”. Press on “Troubleshoot” and then “Advanced options” button.  In the “Advanced Option Screen”, press on “Startup Settings”. Again, click on “Restart” button. The work-station will now restart in to the “Startup Setting” screen. Next is to press F5 to boot in Safe Mode in Networking.

For Windows 10 Users: Press on Windows logo and on the “Power” icon. In the newly opened menu, choose “Restart” while continuously holding “Shift” button on the keyboard. In the new open “Choose an option” window, click on “Troubleshoot” and then on the “Advanced Options”. Select “Startup Settings” and press on “Restart”. In the next window, click on “F5” button on the key-board.

Step 2: Delete GCNl Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with GCNl Ransomware. Open the browser and download a legitimate anti-malware tool. Do a full System scanning. Remove all the malicious detected entries.

In case if you cannot start the PC in “Safe Mode with Networking”, Try using “System Restore”

• During the “Startup”, continuously press on F8 key until the “Advanced Option” menu appears. From the list, choose “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” and then press “Enter”

• In the new opened command prompt, enter “cd restore” and then press “Enter”.

• Type: rstrui.exe and Press “ENTER”

• Click “Next” on the new windows

• Choose any of the “Restore Points” and click on “Next”. (This step will restore the work-station to its earlier time and date prior to GCNl Ransomware infiltration in the PC.

• In the newly opened windows, press on “Yes”.

Once your PC gets restored to its previous date and time, download the recommended anti-malware tool and perform a deep scanning in order to remove GCNl Ransomware files if they left in the work-station.

In order to restore the each (separate) file by this ransomware, use “Windows Previous Version” feature. This method is effective when “System Restore Function” is enabled in the work-station.

Important Note: Some variants of GCNl Ransomware delete the “Shadow Volume Copies” as well hence this feature may not work all the time and is applicable for selective computers only.

How to Restore Individual Encrypted File:

In order to restore a single file, right click on it and go to “Properties”. Select “Previous Version” tab. Select a “Restore Point” and click on “Restore” option.

In order to access the files encrypted by GCNl Ransomware, you can also try using “Shadow Explorer”. In order to get more information on this application, press here.

Important: Data Encryption Ransomware are highly dangerous and it is always better that you take precautions to avoid its attack on your work-station. It is advised to use a powerful anti-malware tool in order to get protection in real-time. With this help of “SpyHunter”, “group policy objects” are implanted in the registries in order to block harmful infections like GCNl Ransomware.

Also, In Windows 10, you get a very unique feature called “Fall Creators Update” that offer “Controlled Folder Access” feature in order to block any kind of encryption to the files. With the help of this feature, any files stored in the locations such as “Documents”, “Pictures”, “Music”, “Videos”, “Favorites” and “Desktop” folders are safe by default.

It is very important that you install this “Windows 10 Fall Creators Update” in your PC to protect your important files and data from ransomware encryption. The more information on how to get this update and add an additional protection form rnasomware attack has been discussed here.

How to Recover the Files Encrypted by GCNl Ransomware?

Till now, you would have understood that what had happed to your personal files that got encrypted and how you can remove the scripts and payloads associated with GCNl Ransomware in order to protect your personal files that has not been damaged or encrypted until now. In order to retrieve the locked files, the depth information related to “System Restore” and “Shadow Volume Copies” has already been discussed earlier. However, in case if you are still unable to access the encrypted files then you can try using a data recovery tool.

Use of Data Recovery Tool

This step is for all those victims who have already tries all the above mentioned process but didn’t find any solution. Also it is important that you are able to access the PC and can install any software. The data recovery tool works on the basis of System scanning and recovery algorithm. It searches the System partitions in order to locate the original files which were deleted, corrupted or damaged by the malware. Remember that you must not re-install the Windows OS otherwise the “previous” copies will get deleted permanently. You have to clean the work-station at first and remove GCNl Ransomware infection. Leave the locked files as it is and follow the steps mentioned below.

Step1: Download the software in the work-station by clicking on the “Download” button below.

Step2: Execute the installer by clicking on downloaded files.

Step3: A license agreement page appears on the screen. Click on “Accept” to agree with its terms and use. Follow the on-screen instruction as mentioned and click on “Finish” button.

Step4: Once the installation gets completed, the program gets executed automatically. In the newly opened interface, select the file types that you want to recover and click on “Next”.

Step5: You can select the “Drives” on which you want the software to run and execute the recovery process. Next is to click on the “Scan” button.

Step6: Based on drive you select for scanning, the restore process begins. The whole process may take time depending on the volume of the selected drive and number of files. Once the process gets completed, a data explorer appears on the screen with preview of that data that is to be recovered. Select the files that you want to restore.

Step7. Next is to locate the location where you want to saver the recovered files.