How to remove Gash ransomware

What is Gash ransomware?

Gash is a recently-developed virus in the STOP/Djvu ransomware group. As you may already know, ransomware-type viruses encrypt files on the attacked computer and then demand money for their decryption.
This is exactly what Gash does; after infecting the computer, it encrypts all the files and gives them .gash file extension. Then, it creates a text file called “_readme.txt” – the ransom note. It describes the hackers’ demands and contains their contact information.
The demands, unsurprisingly, are very straightforward – the hackers want 980 US dollars. The hackers also offer a 50% discount to those who pay quickly; this is a trick designed to get money out of hesitant victims. If you take a moment to think, you’ll realize that $490 is still a fairly sizeable sum of money.
Price alone is a sufficient reason to investigate alternative ways to remove Gash ransomware and decrypt .gash files. But it is not the only one. Often, the criminals don’t bother decrypting the files even after receiving the payment. So, read our guide to learn how to avoid paying the hackers.

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