LockerGoga Ransomware Removal Guide

LockerGoga Ransomware might be targeted at various organizations, but since we cannot be sure, we will have to assume it is possible the malware could attack regular users as well. What it is important to realize is that this is a malicious application and all it does is illegal. Thus, even though the threat’s creators’ message may claim the hackers are doing you a favor, you should not let them trick you. We doubt such people care about the data they ruin or what effect it could have on their victims as all they seem to care about is getting their payment at whatever cost. If you do not want to fund them or risk losing your money in vain, as it is possible the hackers may not hold on to their promise, we advise removing LockerGoga Ransomware. To get rid of it manually, you should follow the deletion instructions located below. It can be erased with a reliable security tool too, so you can choose whatever option you like.

The malicious application might enter the system via unsecured RDP connections, which is why it is so important to make you use strong passwords and software that is up to date. Plus, our specialists think LockerGoga Ransomware could be spread via phishing attacks. To be more precise, users might receive it with email attachments that may imitate text documents, pictures, and other data alike. In some cases, the file is reachable through the links provided in the hackers’ email message.

The goal is to make users launch such files as fast as possible, which is why some phishing emails claim there is some problem the user must attend immediately. To avoid such threats, we advise never to let your guard down and scan attached files before launching them. Even if the email is genuine, we doubt the time needed to scan the file will make any difference. Not to mention if the danger is real, the time would be well spent since applications like LockerGoga Ransomware can ruin all of your files located on the infected device.

After LockerGoga Ransomware infects the computer, it should encrypt almost all data, except for files belonging to the operating system. The encrypted files should have the .locked extension, for example, picture.jpg.locked. Soon after this, it ought to drop a ransom note containing a message from the malware’s developers. According to it, the user must feel lucky his files were encrypted by this particular malicious applications, as it keeps them safe. The problem is the victim cannot access his data and to decrypt it LockerGoga Ransomware’s creators demand paying a ransom. In exchange, they say they will send a needed decryption tool.

While they may have the promised tool, it does not mean they will deliver it. There are cases when victims get scammed, for example, the hackers might ask for more money. Therefore, if you do not wish to take any chances, we recommend against contacting them. The files can be replaced with backup copies stored on cloud storage or removable media devices. Just before accessing your backup copies or creating new data on the system, we would recommend erasing LockerGoga Ransomware first.

To eliminate the threat manually, you could complete the deletion instructions located below this paragraph. On the other hand, if the process seems to be too complicated, you could install a reliable security tool instead. In such a case, you should perform a full system scan and then click the provided removal button.

Get rid of LockerGoga Ransomware

1. Tap Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
2. Pick Task Manager.
3. Select the Processes tab.
4. Look for a process associated with the malware.
5. Select the process and click End Task.
6. Leave Task Manager.
7. Tap Win+E.
8. Go to these locations:
   %TEMP%
   %USERPROFILE%\Downloads
   %USERPROFILE%\Desktop
9. Find a malicious file called svch0st.10550.exe, right-click it and select Delete.
10. Check same directories if there are no other suspicious executable files and erase them too.
11. Find a document called README-NOW.txt, right-click it and select Delete.
12. Close File Explorer.
13. Empty Recycle Bin.
14. Restart the computer.