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
Targeted Files
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/715854/gogoogle-ransomware-id-id-emailgoogle-support-topic/page-6#entry5095687
File Encryption Patterns
GoGoogle modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..google..go..xraw..trixRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, GoGoogle displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
FileRecovery.txtRansom message:
notes/FileRecovery.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRecoveryFiles.txtRansom message:
notes/RecoveryFiles.txt
info.htaRansom message:
notes/info.hta
Note locations:
RootDiscsDesktopinfo.txtRansom message:
notes/info.hta
Note locations:
RootDiscsDesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with GoGoogle ransomware:
bild.exe[BEST SOFTWARE] EARN $1350 PER DAY.exesvhost1.exefile.execmd.exesoftware.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: July 30, 2025