What is Godes ransomware? And how does it implement its attack?

Godes ransomware is another one of the latest modified version of Djvu ransomware. This new Djvu variant uses a “.godes” extension in marking its targeted files, hence the name. Just like its predecessors, Godes ransomware still uses the same sequence in implementing its attack.
As soon as it infiltrates a computer, it uses a built-in infection sequence which starts with a data gathering process used to extract data classified into two namely, user personal data and attack optimization data. The acquired data is then used for another malicious process in order to bypass security programs installed in the computer. In this process, Godes ransomware looks for signatures of antivirus programs, virtual machine hosts and sandbox environment and once it finds programs with these signatures, their real-time engines are either shut down or removed. After that, it also alters the Windows Registry to allow it to run on every system boot. It then scans the computer for files with the following extensions:
.3gp, .avi, .bmp, .cdr, .csv, .dat, .db, .djvu, .docm, .doc, .epub, .docx, .flv, .gif, .iso .ibooks, .jpeg, .jpg, .mdb .md2, .mdf, .mkv, .mov, .mp3, .mp4, .mpg .mpeg, .png, .ppt .pptx, .ppsx, .psd, .rar, .rtf, .sav, .tiff, .tif, .torrent, .txt, .vsd, .wmv, .xls, .xlsx, .xps, .xml, .mrg, .dcx, .db3, .sql, .sqlite3, .sqlite, .sqlitedb, .psp, .pdb, .casb, .ccp, .cr2
Once it finds files with the aforementioned extensions, it begins the encryption process right away using a sophisticated encryption algorithm which at the time of writing hasn’t been determined yet. Following data encryption, it then releases a file named “README.txt” that reads:
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How does Godes ransomware spread over the web?
The same way as other Djvu variants, Godes ransomware spreads over the web using various techniques, particularly malicious spam email campaigns. Cyber crooks tend to use this method often as it is proven to be an effective way in spreading ransomware threats. Thus, you must be more cautious in opening emails and downloading attachments or even clicking links in them.
To effectively terminate Godes ransomware from your PC, make sure to follow the removal instructions below.
Step 1: First, you have to stop the malicious process of Godes ransomware by opening the Task Manager. To do that, simply tap Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys on your keyboard.
Step 2: Under the Task Manager, switch to the Processes tab and any suspicious-looking process that takes up most of your CPU’s resources and is most likely related to Godes ransomware.

Step 3: After that, close the Task Manager.
Step 4: Tap Win + R, type in appwiz.cpl and click OK or tap Enter to open Programs and Features under Control Panel.
Step 5: Under the list of installed programs, look for Godes ransomware or anything similar and then uninstall it.

Step 6: Next, close Control Panel and tap Win + E keys to launch File Explorer.
Step 7: Navigate to the following locations below and look for Godes ransomware’s malicious components such as _readme.txt and [random].exe, as well as other suspicious files, then delete all of them.

  • %TEMP%
  • %WINDIR%\System32\Tasks
  • %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\
  • %USERPROFILE%\Downloads
  • %USERPROFILE%\Desktop

Step 8: Close the File Explorer.
Before you proceed to the next steps below, make sure that you are tech savvy enough to the point where you know exactly how to use and navigate your computer’s Registry. Keep in mind that any changes you make will highly impact your computer. To save you the trouble and time, you can just use [product-name], this system tool is proven to be safe and excellent enough that hackers won’t be able to hack into it. But if you can manage Windows Registry well, then by all means go on to the next steps.
Step 9: Tap Win + R to open Run and then type in regedit in the field and tap enter to pull up Windows Registry.

Step 10: Navigate to the following path:

  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\
  • HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

 Step 11: Delete the registry keys and sub-keys created by Godes ransomware.
Step 12: Close the Registry Editor and empty the Recycle Bin.
Try to recover your encrypted files using the Shadow Volume copies
Restoring your encrypted files using Windows’ Previous Versions feature will only be effective if Godes ransomware hasn’t deleted the shadow copies of your files. But still, this is one of the best and free methods there is, so it’s definitely worth a shot.
To restore the encrypted file, right-click on it and select Properties, a new window will pop-up, then proceed to Previous Versions. It will load the file’s previous version before it was modified. After it loads, select any of the previous versions displayed on the list like the one in the illustration below. And then click the Restore button.

Complete the removal process of Godes ransomware by using a trusted and reliable program like [product-name]. Refer to the following guidelines on how to use it.
Perform a full system scan using [product-code]. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Turn on your computer. If it’s already on, you have to reboot it.
  2. After that, the BIOS screen will be displayed, but if Windows pops up instead, reboot your computer and try again. Once you’re on the BIOS screen, repeat pressing F8, by doing so the Advanced Option shows up.

  1. To navigate the Advanced Option use the arrow keys and select Safe Mode with Networking then hit
  2. Windows will now load the Safe Mode with Networking.
  3. Press and hold both R key and Windows key.

  1. If done correctly, the Windows Run Box will show up.
  2. Type in the URL address, [product-url] in the Run dialog box and then tap Enter or click OK.
  3. After that, it will download the program. Wait for the download to finish and then open the launcher to install the program.
  4. Once the installation process is completed, run [product-code] to perform a full system scan.

  1. After the scan is completed click the “Fix, Clean & Optimize Now” button.

 

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