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What is Dharma-GPT Ransomware

Dharma-GPT Ransomware is a devastating encryption virus that encrypts files on the infected device and appends a unique ID assigned to the victim, the attackers’ email address, and the .GPT extension to the filenames. GPT is part of the Dharma malware family. The ransom note issued by the cybercriminals introduces them as “Sarah,” a malware entity purportedly powered by artificial intelligence. The ransom note displays two distinct ransom notes—one through a pop-up window and another by generating the AI_SARA.txt file. Cybercriminals can leverage AI to power their ransomware attacks, making them more precise, adaptable, and destructive. GPT ransomware uses the AES algorithm to encrypt files.

pop-up windowAI_SARA.txt
YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED
Don't worry,you can return all your files!
If you want to restore them, follow this link:email paymoney@onionmail.org YOUR ID -
If you have not been answered via the link within 12 hours, write to us by e-mail:zxcvb@onionmail.com
Attention!
Do not rename encrypted files.
Do not try to decrypt your data using third party software, it may cause permanent data loss.
Decryption of your files with the help of third parties may cause increased price (they add their fee to our) or you can become a victim of a scam.
Hello, human.
Contact me:
write email aisaragpt@tuta.io or aisaragpt@proton.me

There are no decryption tools available for GPT ransomware at the moment. However, Kaspersky has released a decryptor for the Dharma ransomware, which is part of the same malware family as GPT. If your computer is already infected with GPT, it is recommended to run a scan with Spyhunter for Windows to automatically eliminate this ransomware, try free decryption tools, featured in the article. If this doesn’t work, victims can try file-recovery utilities, like Stellar Data Recovery Professional, that can recover files deleted before the infection took place.

How Dharma-GPT Ransomware infects computers

GPT ransomware infects computers through flaws in victims’ computers and requests ransom money in exchange for the recovery and decryption of the data they encrypt. To prevent ransomware infection, it is recommended to regularly update the operating system, applications, and antivirus software to patch known vulnerabilities, practice safe browsing habits, and avoid risky websites and not clicking on pop-up ads or banners that seem suspicious.

  1. Download Dharma-GPT Ransomware Removal Tool
  2. Get decryption tool for .GPT files
  3. Recover encrypted files with Stellar Data Recovery Professional
  4. Restore encrypted files with Windows Previous Versions
  5. Restore files with Shadow Explorer
  6. How to protect from threats like Dharma-GPT Ransomware

Download Removal Tool

Download Removal Tool

To remove Dharma-GPT Ransomware completely, we recommend you to use SpyHunter 5 from EnigmaSoft Limited. It detects and removes all files, folders, and registry keys of Dharma-GPT Ransomware. The trial version of SpyHunter 5 offers virus scan and 1-time removal for FREE.

Alternative Removal Tool

Download Norton Antivirus

To remove Dharma-GPT Ransomware completely, we recommend you to use Norton Antivirus from Symantec. It detects and removes all files, folders, and registry keys of Dharma-GPT Ransomware and prevents future infections by similar viruses.

Dharma-GPT Ransomware files:


AI_SARA.txt
{randomname}.exe

Dharma-GPT Ransomware registry keys:

no information

How to decrypt and restore .GPT files

Use automated decryptors

Download Kaspersky RakhniDecryptor

kaspersky dharma ransomware decryptor

Use following tool from Kaspersky called Rakhni Decryptor, that can decrypt .GPT files. Download it here:

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There is no purpose to pay the ransom because there is no guarantee you will receive the key, but you will put your bank credentials at risk.

Dr.Web Rescue Pack

Famous antivirus vendor Dr. Web provides free decryption service for the owners of its products: Dr.Web Security Space or Dr.Web Enterprise Security Suite. Other users can ask for help in the decryption of .GPT files by uploading samples to Dr. Web Ransomware Decryption Service. Analyzing files will be performed free of charge and if files are decryptable, all you need to do is purchase a 2-year license of Dr.Web Security Space worth $120 or less. Otherwise, you don’t have to pay.

If you are infected with Dharma-GPT Ransomware and removed from your computer you can try to decrypt your files. Antivirus vendors and individuals create free decryptors for some crypto-lockers. To attempt to decrypt them manually you can do the following:

Use Stellar Data Recovery Professional to restore .GPT files

stellar data recovery professional

  1. Download Stellar Data Recovery Professional.
  2. Click Recover Data button.
  3. Select type of files you want to restore and click Next button.
  4. Choose location where you would like to restore files from and click Scan button.
  5. Preview found files, choose ones you will restore and click Recover.
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Using Windows Previous Versions option:

  1. Right-click on infected file and choose Properties.
  2. Select Previous Versions tab.
  3. Choose particular version of the file and click Copy.
  4. To restore the selected file and replace the existing one, click on the Restore button.
  5. In case there is no items in the list choose alternative method.

Using Shadow Explorer:

  1. Download Shadow Explorer program.
  2. Run it and you will see screen listing of all the drives and the dates that shadow copy was created.
  3. Select the drive and date that you want to restore from.
  4. Right-click on a folder name and select Export.
  5. In case there are no other dates in the list, choose alternative method.

If you are using Dropbox:

  1. Login to the DropBox website and go to the folder that contains encrypted files.
  2. Right-click on the encrypted file and select Previous Versions.
  3. Select the version of the file you wish to restore and click on the Restore button.

How to protect computer from viruses, like Dharma-GPT Ransomware , in future

1. Get special anti-ransomware software

Use ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware

Famous antivirus brand ZoneAlarm by Check Point released a comprehensive tool, that will help you with active anti-ransomware protection, as an additional shield to your current protection. The tool provides Zero-Day protection against ransomware and allows you to recover files. ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware is compatible with all other antiviruses, firewalls, and security software except ZoneAlarm Extreme (already shipped with ZoneAlarm Anti-Ransomware) or Check Point Endpoint products. The killer features of this application are: automatic file recovery, overwrite protection that instantly and automatically recovers any encrypted files, file protection that detects and blocks even unknown encryptors.

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2. Back up your files

idrive backup

As an additional way to save your files, we recommend online backup. Local storage, such as hard drives, SSDs, flash drives, or remote network storage can be instantly infected by the virus once plugged in or connected to. Dharma-GPT Ransomware uses some techniques to exploit this. One of the best services and programs for easy automatic online backup is iDrive. It has the most profitable terms and a simple interface. You can read more about iDrive cloud backup and storage here.

3. Do not open spam e-mails and protect your mailbox

mailwasher pro

Malicious attachments to spam or phishing e-mails are the most popular method of ransomware distribution. Using spam filters and creating anti-spam rules is good practice. One of the world leaders in anti-spam protection is MailWasher Pro. It works with various desktop applications and provides a very high level of anti-spam protection.

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