Ransomware Research

GoGoogle Ransomware

GoGoogle is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: BossiTosi, Trix, Xraw, GoGoogle NextGen, GoGoogle 2.0.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
GoGoogle
First Seen
March 1, 2020
Known Aliases
BossiTosiTrixXrawGoGoogle NextGenGoGoogle 2.0

How GoGoogle Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..google..go..xraw..trix

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileFileRecovery.txt

Ransom message:

notes/FileRecovery.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
fileRecoveryFiles.txt

Ransom message:

notes/RecoveryFiles.txt
fileinfo.hta

Ransom message:

notes/info.hta

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop
fileinfo.txt

Ransom message:

notes/info.hta

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with GoGoogle ransomware:

  • bild.exe
  • [BEST SOFTWARE] EARN $1350 PER DAY.exe
  • svhost1.exe
  • file.exe
  • cmd.exe
  • software.exe

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About This Analysis

This GoGoogle 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 GoGoogle.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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