GandCrab ransomware has been around for quite some time. Its developers release a variant every few of months. These days the sixth edition of this infamous ransomware has been lurking around in cyberspace. Security researchers, who detected this latest cryptovirological strain, have named it GandCrab 4.2. In general, no significant changes are identified in the latest variant of GandCrab ransomware as compared to the previous versions.

Decryption of GandCrab 4.2 is Nearly Impossible

Experts found ways to make their ransomware removal activities successful in some of the previous GandCrab attacks, all thanks to the loopholes left by the developers in the encryption code of the strain. However, the encryption code of version 4.2 hasn’t been cracked so far. So, it is still not possible to have your device disinfected by regular ransomware removal measures.

The latest version of GandCrab uses RSA-2048 and AES-256 encryption module to lock down files on the affected computer. In cybersecurity circles, they are considered a complex set of encryption algorithms.

It should be kept in mind that GandCrab 4.2 ransomware is only used by cybercriminals for the sake of extorting money. For that reason, they ensure that the payload of the ransomware is delivered without making any noise. In other words, you only come to know about the presence of ransomware on your device when a ransom note in the form of text file emerges on the screen.

GandCrab disables the installed antivirus program as soon as it infiltrates the device. So, if your antivirus goes offline without any reason, immediately get in touch with ransomware removal experts to access the situation. Nabbing ransomware at that point might save your data from its cryptovirological activity. Nevertheless, it is always a better idea to have a regular backup routine for your crucial data to protect it from the hands of ransomware operators.