GNL Locker Ransomware Removal Guide

GNL Locker Ransomware is another infection that immediately encrypts all the files stored on the computer. It uses the well-known RSA-2048 key, which, unfortunately, means that cyber criminals that hide behind this computer infection have a private key. It is said that this key will be sent to the user after he/she transfers money to cyber criminals. As nobody knows whether this will really happen, we suggest that you simply remove GNL Locker Ransomware from your computer without paying money. Of course, it will be quite a difficult task, especially if a user has encountered the ransomware infection for the first time. Therefore, security specialists at 411-spyware.com have decided to help the readers. All the important information will be provided for you further in this report.

As you already know, GNL Locker Ransomware is a threat that encrypts files and then demands a ransom. After the encryption of files stored on the computer, this threat will create UNLOCK_FILES_INSTRUCTIONS.txt files and will place them in directories containing the encrypted files. You will also see a copy of this file on your Desktop. Also, GNL Locker Ransomware will set a new Wallpaper UNLOCK_FILES_INSTRUCTIONS.png. Both files and the Wallpaper contain instructions on how to decrypt files:

Your files are locked / encrypted You can unlock you files by paying requested amount! (~$/€250)

All you important files are encrypted using an unique 32 characters AES-256 password. (it will take a computer over a billion years to crack this password)

Lucky for you it is possible to get all your files back!

In order to unlock your files you will have to purchase the private password for this computer. For more information navigate to your personal unlocking page below.

The size of the ransom might vary, for example, you might be asked to pay $190. Unfortunately, you will be given a limited time period to do that; however, you should not hurry to pay money because there is a possibility that cyber criminals will not give you a key for decrypting files. On top of that, there are other ways to gain access to files.

Researchers have carried out a research and found that this ransomware infection encrypts all kinds of files, including personal documents, text files, videos, and music files with the following extensions (the list is not finite!): .hplg, .accdb, .mdb, .ppt, .xlk, .pptx, .re4, .sav, .ff, .bkf, .sidn, .sidd, .mddata, .itdb, .hvpl, .dazip, .vpk, .tor, .w3x, .fsh, .ntl, .forge, .sql, .orf, and .layout. Actually, it is quite easy to recognize the encrypted files: a) you will not be able to open them, and b) they will all have the .locked filename extension. You are lucky if you have a backup of your important files because this means that you will be able to restore them all without paying a ransom. In case you do not have a backup, you can try to use a free decryption tool available on the web.

We find it very important to explain how ransomware infections are distributed because users who know more about these threats are more likely to prevent them from entering their systems. Specialists say that GNL Locker Ransomware, like other serious computer infections, is usually spread via spam email attachments or bad links leading to malicious websites. This means that you should ignore emails sent by unknown senders even though they have an attractive subject line and a decent-looking attachment, and you should not click on questionable links and commercial advertisements. Last but not least, it is highly recommended to acquire a trustworthy antimalware tool and install it on the system. If you keep a security tool installed on your computer, malware could not enter your PC.

Do not worry; it will not be extremely difficult to remove GNL Locker Ransomware from the system; however, you will have to erase its files one after the other yourself. You can also use a reliable antimalware tool, such as SpyHunter, to delete this Trojan from your computer. You will be able to download it easily from 411-spyware.com. Click on the Download button available below the article.

Delete GNL Locker Ransomware

1. Open the Windows Explorer (Windows key + E).
2. Copy and paste %APPDATA%\Roaming into the address bar and click OK.
3. Find .bat files, e.g. freepalistine.bat and remove them.
4. Delete .txt files that belong to this ransomware infection and change the Wallpaper.
5. Empty the Recycle bin.