Ransomware Research
GOGO Ransomware
GOGO is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- GOGO
- First Seen
- January 1, 2023
How GOGO Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .(CW-YO9542163780)(gotocompute@tutanota.com).GOGO
File Encryption Patterns
GOGO modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..GOGORansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, GOGO displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
unlock-info.txtRansom message:
notes/unlock-info.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This GOGO 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 GOGO.
Last updated: July 30, 2025