Ransomware Research
GonaCry Ransomware
GonaCry 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
- GonaCry
- First Seen
- January 1, 2023
How GonaCry Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
GonaCry modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
./\.[a-z0-9]{4}$/Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, GonaCry displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
read_it.txtRansom message:
notes/read_it.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/qg8zqnr36.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with GonaCry ransomware:
GonaCry.exesvchost.exegonacry.exe
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About This Analysis
This GonaCry 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 GonaCry.
Last updated: July 30, 2025