Gw3w ransomware file-encoding malware, also known as ransomware, will encode your data. It really depends on which ransomware is to blame, but you may end up permanently losing your data. It is rather easy to get contaminated, which only adds to why it is so dangerous. If your system is infected, it is very possible you opened a spam email attachment, clicked on a malicious ad or fell for a fake download. As soon as it's up and running, it will begin encoding your files, and once the process is finished, it will ask that you pay money to get a decryptor, which ought to in theory recover your files. The money you are demanded to pay will probably differ depending on what data encrypting malware you have, but ought to range from $50 to possibly thousands of dollars. Whatever amount is asked of you, consider the situation carefully before you do. Do not forget you are dealing with crooks who can simply take your money giving nothing in exchange. It would not be shocking if you're left with undecrypted files, and there would be many more like you. It would be a better idea to invest that money, or some part of it, into trustworthy backup instead of giving into the demands. We are sure you can find an option that suits your needs as there are plenty to pick from. And if by chance you had backed up your files before the infection took place, simply erase Gw3w ransomware and then proceed to data restoration. This isn't the last time you'll get infected with some kind of malware, so you need to prepare. In order to guard a device, one must always be on the lookout for possible threats, becoming informed about how to avoid them.
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