Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
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Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
Article created to show you how to remove the Gomme Ransom virus from your computer and restore files encrypted with.gommemode file extension.
A new ransomware virus has appeared at the end of March 2017. The virus encrypts the files on the compromised computers adding the file extension .gommemode after their files. After having encrypted the files on the computer Gomme ransomware demands the victims to pay a ransom “fee” of $25 in BitCoin in order to restore the files back to their working state. In case your computer has been infected by this ransomware infection, we advise you to read the following material thoroughly.
Threat Summary
Name
Gomme Ransom
Type
Ransomware, Cryptovirus
Short Description
Gomme Ransom encrypts files on the computers infected by it, demanding a ransom payoff of $25 in BTC for the files’ decryption.
Symptoms
The files are encrypted with the aid of a cipher after which the file extension .gommemode has been added to them.
Distribution Method
Spam Emails, Email Attachments, Executable files
Detection Tool
See If Your System Has Been Affected by Gomme Ransom
Windows Data Recovery by Stellar Phoenix Notice! This product scans your drive sectors to recover lost files and it may not recover 100% of the encrypted files, but only few of them, depending on the situation and whether or not you have reformatted your drive.
Gomme Ransomware – Distribution
For the Gomme ransomware virus to cause infections, the malware may use different tactical approaches for it’s distribution. The most widely used method to infect unsuspecting users is via malicious e-mail spam, also known as malspam. Such campaigns include deceptive e-mail messages pretending they come from big organizations, for example:
PayPal.
DHL.
FedEx.
Various banks.
eBay.
Amazon.
AliExpress.
The e-mails usually have different types of deceptive messages in them, like pretending to be confirmation letter or an invoice of a purchase which the targeted user has not made. Some e-mails go as far as claiming there is suspicious activity in the bank account of the user and may even use your name in them. There are also blank e-mails with just the attachment in them.
Besides e-mail spam, various other methods may be used to infect computers, such as:
Fake Adobe or Java updates.
Distribution via browser redirects caused by unwanted software (PUPs).
Fraudulent key generators, license activators or patches uploaded on suspicious sites.
Fake setups uploaded online.
Gomme Ransomware – Analysis
After the victim is infected one way or another, the Gomme Ransom virus begins to drop it’s malicious files on the compromised computer. It’s primary malicious executable is called gmm33.exe and it may be located in:
%AppData%
%Temp%
%Windows%
%Roaming%
%Local%
%LocalLow%
After the file has been dropped on the infected computer, the ransomware infection also leaves a portable file, named TORBrowser.exe, which is a portable TOR Browser with which the victim can pay the ransom anonymously.
The virus also drops it’s ransom note file, which has the following contents:
“=====Gomme Ransom===== ALL OF YOUR FILES HAVE BEEN ENCRYPTED! Everything, Music, Documents, Programs etc, has been encrypted! WARNING: IF YOU RESTART YOUR COMPUTER WE WON’T BE ABLE TO RESTORE YOUR FILES & YOU WILL LOSE THEM FOREVER! How can I get my files back? You will need to pay $25, as soon as you did, you will receive your files back. You will find the ‘TOR Browser’ on your desktop. lf you don’t own BTC, purchase some at paxful.com or localbitcoins. SEND THE MONEY TO THIS ADDRESS:”
The Gomme Ransom virus may also perform other type of activities such as create other support files in the above mentioned Windows directories and tamper with the Windows Registry Editor.
Gomme Ransom – Encryption Process
The encryption of Gomme Ransom is performed so that all important files on the infected computer are encrypted. We are talking about MS Office documents, PDF files, pictures, music, video and other types of files. Gomme Ransom is very careful not to encrypt the system files of Windows, because this may break the operating system, so it may avoid system folders. After the encryption is complete, the files are left with the .gommemode file extension appended to them and look like the following:
Remove Gomme Ransom and Restore .gommemode Files
Before beginning to remove the virus files of Gomme Ransom from your computer, we strongly recommend you to backup all the encrypted files, in case they are lost during removal.
Then, for the removal process, advices are to follow the removal instructions below. They are specifically designed to initially isolate the virus in safe mode and then manually delete the malicious objects. In case manual removal is something you are not technically prepared to do, malware experts often advise using an advanced anti-malware software in order to completely remove Gomme Ransom from your computer and protect your computer in the future as well.
After the removal process, you can try to restore your encrypted files using the alternative tools in the removal instructions below. They are in no way 100% guarantee that all of your files will be recovered, but with their aid you can restore at least a portion of your encrypted files.
Note! Your computer system may be affected by Gomme Ransom and other threats. Scan Your PC with SpyHunter SpyHunter is a powerful malware removal tool designed to help users with in-depth system security analysis, detection and removal of threats such as Gomme Ransom. Keep in mind, that SpyHunter’s scanner is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter detects malware on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter’s malware removal tool to remove the malware threats. Read our SpyHunter 5 review. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.
To remove Gomme Ransom follow these steps:
1. Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Gomme Ransom files and objects
OFFER
Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!
We Recommend To Scan Your PC with SpyHunter
Keep in mind, that SpyHunter’s scanner is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter detects malware on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter’s malware removal tool to remove the malware threats. Read our SpyHunter 5 review. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria
Boot Your PC Into Safe Mode
1. For Windows XP, Vista and 7. 2. For Windows 8, 8.1 and 10. Fix registry entries created by malware and PUPs on your PC.
For Windows XP, Vista and 7 systems:
1. Remove all CDs and DVDs, and then Restart your PC from the “Start” menu. 2. Select one of the two options provided below:
– For PCs with a single operating system: Press “F8” repeatedly after the first boot screen shows up during the restart of your computer. In case the Windows logo appears on the screen, you have to repeat the same task again.
– For PCs with multiple operating systems: Тhe arrow keys will help you select the operating system you prefer to start in Safe Mode. Press “F8” just as described for a single operating system.
3. As the “Advanced Boot Options” screen appears, select the Safe Mode option you want using the arrow keys. As you make your selection, press “Enter“.
4. Log on to your computer using your administrator account
While your computer is in Safe Mode, the words “Safe Mode” will appear in all four corners of your screen.
Step 1: Open up the Start Menu.
Step 2: Click on the Power button (for Windows 8 it is the little arrow next to the “Shut Down” button) and whilst holding down “Shift” click on Restart.
Step 3: After reboot, a blue menu with options will appear. From them you should choose Troubleshoot.
Step 4: You will see the Troubleshoot menu. From this menu choose Advanced Options.
Step 5: After the Advanced Options menu appears, click on Startup Settings.
Step 6: From the Startup Settings menu, click on Restart.
Step 7: A menu will appear upon reboot. You can choose any of the three Safe Mode options by pressing its corresponding number and the machine will restart.
Some malicious scripts may modify the registry entries on your computer to change different settings. This is why cleaning your Windows Registry Database is recommended. Since the tutorial on how to do this is a bit long and tampering with registries could damage your computer if not done properly you should refer and follow our instructive article about fixing registry entries, especially if you are unexperienced in that area.
2. Find files created by Gomme Ransom on your PC
Find files created by Gomme Ransom
1. For Windows 8, 8.1 and 10. 2. For Windows XP, Vista, and 7.
For Newer Windows Operating Systems
Step 1:
On your keyboard press + R and write explorer.exe in the Run text box and then click on the Ok button.
Step 2:
Click on your PC from the quick access bar. This is usually an icon with a monitor and its name is either “My Computer”, “My PC” or “This PC” or whatever you have named it.
Step 3:
Navigate to the search box in the top-right of your PC’s screen and type “fileextension:” and after which type the file extension. If you are looking for malicious executables, an example may be “fileextension:exe”. After doing that, leave a space and type the file name you believe the malware has created. Here is how it may appear if your file has been found:
N.B. We recommend to wait for the green loading bar in the navination box to fill up in case the PC is looking for the file and hasn’t found it yet.
For Older Windows Operating Systems
In older Windows OS’s the conventional approach should be the effective one:
Step 1:
Click on the Start Menu icon (usually on your bottom-left) and then choose the Search preference.
Step 2:
After the search window appears, choose More Advanced Options from the search assistant box. Another way is by clicking on All Files and Folders.
Step 3:
After that type the name of the file you are looking for and click on the Search button. This might take some time after which results will appear. If you have found the malicious file, you may copy or open its location by right-clicking on it.
Now you should be able to discover any file on Windows as long as it is on your hard drive and is not concealed via special software.
Use SpyHunter to scan for malware and unwanted programs
3. Scan for malware and unwanted programs with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
Scan your PC and Remove Gomme Ransom with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool and back up your data
1. Install SpyHunter to scan for Gomme Ransom and remove them.2. Scan with SpyHunter, Detect and Remove Gomme Ransom. Back up your data to secure it from malware in the future.
Step 1: Click on the “Download” button to proceed to SpyHunter’s download page.
It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.
Step 2: Guide yourself by the download instructions provided for each browser.
Step 3: After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.
Step 1: After the update process has finished, click on the ‘Malware/PC Scan’ tab. A new window will appear. Click on ‘Start Scan’.
Step 2: After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the ‘Next’ button.
Step 3: If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.
Back up your data to secure it against attacks in the future
IMPORTANT! Before reading the Windows backup instructions, we highly recommend to back up your data with a cloud backup solution and insure your files against any type of loss, even from the most severe threats. We recommend you to read more about it and to download SOS Online Backup.
4. Try to Restore files encrypted by Gomme Ransom
Try to Restore Files Encrypted by Gomme Ransom
Ransomware infections and Gomme Ransom aim to encrypt your files using an encryption algorithm which may be very difficult to decrypt. This is why we have suggested several alternative methods that may help you go around direct decryption and try to restore your files. Bear in mind that these methods may not be 100% effective but may also help you a little or a lot in different situations.
Method 1: Scanning your drive’s sectors by using Data Recovery software. Another method for restoring your files is by trying to bring back your files via data recovery software. Here are some suggestions for preferred data recovery software solutions:
Method 2: Trying Kaspersky and EmsiSoft’s decryptors. If the first method does not work, we suggest trying to use decryptors for other ransomware viruses, in case your virus is a variant of them. The two primary developers of decryptors are Kaspersky and EmsiSoft, links to which we have provided below:
To restore your data in case you have backup set up, it is important to check for Volume Shadow Copies, if ransomware has not deleted them, in Windows using the below software:
Method 4: Finding the decryption key while the cryptovirus sends it over a network via a sniffing tool.
Another way to decrypt the files is by using a Network Sniffer to get the encryption key, while files are encrypted on your system. A Network Sniffer is a program and/or device monitoring data traveling over a network, such as its internet traffic and internet packets. If you have a sniffer set before the attack happened you might get information about the decryption key. See how-to instructions below:
Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.
Article created to show you how to remove the Gomme Ransom virus from your computer and restore files encrypted with .gommemode file extension.
1. For Windows XP, Vista and 7.
2. For Windows 8, 8.1 and 10.
Fix registry entries created by malware and PUPs on your PC.
1. Install SpyHunter to scan for Gomme Ransom and remove them.
Back up your data to secure it from malware in the future.
