How to remove GOGO ransomware

GOGO ransom note:

All your files have been encrypted!


All your files have been encrypted due to a security problem with your PC. If you want to restore them, write us to the e-mail; gotocompute@tutanota.com
Write this ID in the title of your message : [REDACTED]
In case of no answer in 24 hours write us to theese e-mails: gotoremote@onionmail.org
You have to pay for decryption in Bitcoins. The price depends on how fast you write to us. After payment we will send you the decryption tool that will decrypt all your files.


Free decryption as guarantee
Before paying you can send us up to 1 file for free decryption. The total size of files must be less than 1Mb (non archived), and files should not contain valuable information. (databases,backups, large excel sheets, etc.)


How to obtain Bitcoins
The easiest way to buy bitcoins is LocalBitcoins site. You have to register, click 'Buy bitcoins', and select the seller by payment method and price.
https://localbitcoins.com/buy_bitcoins
Also you can find other places to buy Bitcoins and beginners guide here:
http://www.coindesk.com/information/how-can-i-buy-bitcoins/


Attention!
Do not rename encrypted files.
Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.
Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.

This is the end of the note. Below you will find a guide explaining how to remove GOGO ransomware.

What is GOGO ransomware?

GOGO is a ransomware-type virus; a program that engages in the malicious practice known as digital ransom. There are many resources written about ransomware, as it is a very harmful practice that affects everyone, from individuals to large industries.
Consult this article by National Cyber Security Centre of the United Kingdom if you want to know more about ransomware in general; this article will focus on GOGO virus in particular.
GOGO belongs to VoidCrypt ransomware family, alongside RYKCRYPT, Zendaya, and many other viruses. They are generally similar to each other, which is why there’s so many of them.
GOGO’s main distinguishing feature is .GOGO file extension. Files encrypted by the virus get renamed: a unique ID and the hacker’s e-mail both get added to the old file name, and so does the aforementioned file extension. GOGO’s ransom note, on the other hand, is not unique. It is named “unlock-info.txt” and can be read on the image above.
NCSC doesn’t recommend paying the hackers, and neither do we. It is risky; you don’t know whether you’ll get your files back or not. Some alternatives solutions are listed in the guide below. It will explain how to remove GOGO ransomware and decrypt .GOGO files without paying the criminals.

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