Remove Gyjeb Ransomware and recover files

Easy tips to delete Gyjeb Ransomware and decrypt data

Gyjeb Ransomware is a ransomware-type infection designed to encrypt data and then demand ransoms for the decryption. Affected files are appended with “.[random_string].gyjeb” extension. For example, a file 1.jpg would appear something similar to “1.jpg.wKkIx8yQ03RCwLLXT41R9CxyHdGsu_T02yFnRHcpcLj_xxr1h8pEl480.gyjeb”.

Following to this, a ransom note “nTLA_HOW_TO_DECRYPT.txt” is dropped onto the desktop. The ransom demanding message informs the victims that their files have been encrypted and sensitive data was ex-filtrated. To decrypt the data, the victims are asked that they must have to pay ransom.

It further says that if the ransom demands are not met, the stolen content will be leaked online. In addition, it contains warning against actions that may lead to the permanent data loss. The full text presented on the ransom note displayed by Gyjeb Ransomware is as follows:

Your network has been breached and all data were encrypted.

Personal data, financial reports and important documents are ready to disclose.

To decrypt all the data and to prevent exfiltrated files to be disclosed at

hxxp://hiveleakdbtnp76ulyhi52eag6c6tyc3xw7ez7iqy6wc34gd2nekazyd.onion/

you will need to purchase our decryption software.

Please contact our sales department at:

   hxxp://hivecust6vhekztbqgdnkks64ucehqacge3dij3gyrrpdp57zoq3ooqd.onion/

      Login:    –

      Password: –

To get an access to .onion websites download and install Tor Browser at:

   hxxps://www.torproject.org/ (Tor Browser is not related to us)

Follow the guidelines below to avoid losing your data:

 – Do not modify, rename or delete *.key.gyjeb files. Your data will be

   undecryptable.

 – Do not modify or rename encrypted files. You will lose them.

 – Do not report to the Police, FBI, etc. They don’t care about your business.

   They simply won’t allow you to pay. As a result you will lose everything.

 – Do not hire a recovery company. They can’t decrypt without the key.

   They also don’t care about your business. They believe that they are

   good negotiators, but it is not. They usually fail. So speak for yourself.

 – Do not reject to purchase. Exfiltrated files will be publicly disclosed.

Unfortunately, in most of the cases with ransomware-infection, without the involvement of the crooks behind it- the decryption is impossible. It might be when the ransomware has serious bugs, flaws. What is more, despite paying – the victims often do not receive the decryption tool.

Removing Gyjeb Ransomware from the operating system will prevent it from further files encryption. However, the removal will not restore the files already compromised. The best option to recover the files is to use the existing backups.

The problem is that not all users have such backups available. Do not panic in this case as even then you have at least two data recovery options available for you. You can use Shadow Copies from Windows OS and attempt to recover files using third party tools.

How did Gyjeb Ransomware infiltrate in?

Ransomware and other malicious malware are often spread through untrustworthy downloading sources such as unofficial and free file-hosting sites, p2p networks and etc. Illegal activation tools and fake software updaters are also used.

Cracking tools cause infections instead of activating licensed products. Fraudulent updaters infect systems by exploiting bugs/ flaws of outdated software and/or by installing malicious software. Spam emails can proliferate in malicious malware as well.

Such emails have infectious files or links for such files in them. These files can be in any formats, including archives, JavaScript, Microsoft Office and PDF documents, executables and so on. When the files are opened- the infection process is initiated.

How to prevent ransomware infection?

It is advised to use only official websites and direct links for any software download. Additionally, all programs should have to be activated and updated using tools/ functions from official software developers’ tools/ functions.

Any suspect and irrelevant emails should never be opened, especially the provided attachments and website links present in them. It is paramount to have a reputable antivirus tool installed and kept its virus detection database updated.

Also, this software should have to be used for regular system scan and to remove any detected threats/ issues. If the system is already infected with Gyjeb Ransomware, we recommend you use some reputable antivirus tool and remove it automatically from the system.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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

Step 2: Delete Gyjeb Ransomware using “System Restore”

Step 1: Remove Gyjeb 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 Gyjeb Ransomware using “System Restore”

Log-in to the account infected with Gyjeb 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 Gyjeb 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 Gyjeb 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 Gyjeb 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 Gyjeb 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 Gyjeb 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 Gyjeb 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 Gyjeb 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 Gyjeb 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.