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

File encryption patterns

GOGO modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.GOGO

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileunlock-info.txt
notes/unlock-info.txt
Location: RootDiscs

About this analysis

This GOGO ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like GOGO.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects GOGO inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify GOGO across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.

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