Ransomware Research
Good Ransomware
Good is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Goodmen.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Good
- First Seen
- August 1, 2019
- Known Aliases
- Goodmen
How Good Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypts first 1Mb Resets mod.date of encrypted files to Sat, 01 January 2000
File Encryption Patterns
Good modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..good..phobos..ABCDEF..abcdRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Good displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Restore-My-Files.txtRansom message:
notes/Restore-My-Files.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder===HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES===.TXTRansom message:
notes/===HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES===.TXT
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Good ransomware:
RICK.EXERicks72.exerick69.exe
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About This Analysis
This Good 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 Good.
Last updated: July 30, 2025