Ransomware Research
Garsomware Ransomware
Garsomware is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Garsomware
- First Seen
- February 1, 2023
How Garsomware Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Garsomware modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
./\.[a-z0-9]{4}\b/Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Garsomware displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Garsomware.txtRansom message:
notes/Garsomware.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Garsomware ransomware:
Garsomware.exe
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About This Analysis
This Garsomware ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Garsomware.
Last updated: July 30, 2025