Ransomware Research
Gibon Ransomware
Gibon is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Gibon
- First Seen
- November 1, 2017
How Gibon Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Gibon modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..encrypt
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Gibon displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_ME_NOW.txt
Ransom message:
notes/READ_ME_NOW.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Gibon ransomware:
GIBONRasomware.bin
ransom.exe
fine.exe
myfile.exe
win7migration.exe
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About This Analysis
This Gibon 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 Gibon.
Last updated: July 30, 2025