Removing Gelup in Just Simple Clicks

 

This post is written just to help the user who want to get rid of Gelup from the infected Operating System by using a reliable deletion method. Hence, try follow all the given instructions provided at the end of this section.

Threat’s Summary

Threat’s Name  Gelup
Threat’s Type  Malware
Detected By Trend Micro researchers
Spotted In 20 June, 2019
Developed By TA505 hacking group
Targeted Countries Philippines, Japan, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, UAE and South Korea.
Affected Browser Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Opera, Mozilla Firefox.
Infected System 8.1, Vista, 10, Win 32/64, 7, XP, 8.
Risk level Severe
File Decryption Possible
Distributive Methods Corrupted external drives, free file hosting websites, peer to peer file sharing network etc.

Read About Gelup

Gelup is a detrimental system infection which belongs to the malware family of virus classification. It was firstly spotted on 20 June, 2019 by the most famous cyber security experts named Trend Micro researchers who identified this to be the most dangerous hacking tools developed by the TA505 is a hacking group. This unpacked payloads are written in C++ language and can easily infects different leading Web Browser Search Engines such as Safari, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Opera, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox etc and many Windows Based Operating System such as 7, Vista, Win 32/64, 10, 8/8.1, XP etc. This malware tools was intensionally developed by the hackers for earning enormous amount of illicit money from its victim of the contaminated system. It can only targets the big organization of the various countries like Argentina, South Korea, Japan, Philippines, UAE as well as Saudi Arabia.

Basic Features Of Gelup

Gelup is a deadly malware threat which can smartly infiltrated into the victimized system by using some deceptive ways such as peer to peer file sharing network, click commercial ads embedded malicious codes, software bundling method, pornographic or adult sites, online gaming server, downloading torrents websites, free file hosting websites, download free things from untrusted websites, fake invoices, email spam campaigns, untrustworthy downloading sources, hacked executable files, fake software updater, corrupted external drives, reading junked e-mail attachments etc. It can create a new shortcut named .LNK on the Windows Startup directory and then establishing a connection with its spammers via (Command & Control) servers.

Harmful Effects Caused By Gelup

Gelup is an extremely dangerous threat which can easily executes several commends like Downloading any files, Executing those files and then deleting them from the affected system. This can disables the functions of all the firewall protection settings and anti-malware programs of the corrupted machines.

 

How To Eliminate Gelup

It is really important to delete Gelup from the contaminated machines by using either automatic or manual removal procedures. 

>>Free Download Gelup Scanner<<

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Steps to Remove Gelup

Step 1>> How to Boot Windows in Safe Mode to isolate Gelup

Step 2>> How to View Hidden Files created by Gelup

for Windows XP

  • Exit all Program and Go to Desktop
  • Select My Computer icon and Double Click to Open it
  • Click on the Tools Menu and now select and Click on Folder Options.
  • Select on View Tab that appears in New Window.
  • Check mark on the box next to Dispaly the Contents of System Folders
  • Now Check the box in order to Show Hidden Files and Folders
  • Now press on Apply and OK to close the Window.
  • As soon as these steps are performed, you can view the files and folders that were created by Gelup and hidden till now.

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for Windows Vista

  • Minimize all Window and Go to Desktop
  • Click on the Start Button which can be found in lower lef Corner having Windows Logo
  • Click on the Control Panel on the Menu and Open it
  • Control Panel can be opened in Classic View or Control Panel Home View.
  • If you have Selected Classic View, follow this
  • Double Click on the Folder icon to open it
  • Now select the view tab
  • Click on Option to Show Hidden Files or Folders
  • If you have Selected Control Panel Home View, follow this
  • Appearance and Personalization link is to be Clicked
  • Select on Show Hidden Files or Folders
  • Press Apply Option and then Click on OK.

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This will Show all the Folders including those created by Gelup

Know how to view Hidden Folders on Windows 7, Win 8 and Windows 10

(Following the above steps are necessary to view all the files created by Gelup and that is known to exist on Compromised PC.)

  • Open the Run Box by holding together the Start Key and R.

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  • Now Type and input appwiz.cpl and press on OK
  • This will take you to the Control Panel, Now Search for Suspicious programs or any entries related to Gelup. Unistall it once if you happen to find it. However be sure not to Uninstall any other program from the list.
  • In the Search Field, Type msconfig and press on Enter, this will pop-up a Window

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In the Startup Menu, Uncheck all the Gelup related entries or which are Unknown as Manufacturer.

Step 3>> Open the Run Box by Pressing Start Key and R in Combination

 

  1. Copy + Paste the following Command as
  2. notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts and press on OK
  3. This will Open a new file. If your system has been hacked by Gelup, certain IP’s will be displayed which can be found in the bottom of the screen.

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Look for the suspicious IP that is present in your Localhost

Step 4>> How to Terminate Gelup Running Processes

  • Go the Processes Tab by pressing on CTRL+SHIFT+ESC Keys Together.
  • Look for the Gelup Running Processes.
  • Right Click on Gelup and End the Process.

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Step 5>> How to Remove Gelup Related Registry Entries

  • Open Registry by Typing Regedit in the Run box and Hit Enter Key

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  • This will open all the list of entries.
  • Now Find and search the entries created by Gelup and cautiously delete it.
  • Alternatively, you can manually search for it in the list to delete Gelup Manually.

Unfortunately, if you are unable to remove Gelup, Scan your PC Now

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