Ransomware Research

GoConti Ransomware

GoConti is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
GoConti
First Seen
June 1, 2025

How GoConti Ransomware Works

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, GoConti displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileREADME.txt

Ransom message:

notes/README.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
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Ransom message:

notes/zQ1ei8j.png

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with GoConti ransomware:

  • Sys-AdminKLR.exe

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About This Analysis

This GoConti 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 GoConti.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

GoConti Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio