Ransomware Research

GoodMorning Ransomware

GoodMorning is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
GoodMorning
First Seen
June 1, 2021

How GoodMorning Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..GoodMorning..LOCKED..REAL..RSFDD

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileGoodMorning.txt

Ransom message:

notes/GoodMorning.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
fileGood Morning.txt
fileReadMe.txt

Ransom message:

notes/ReadMe.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
fileReadIt.txt

Ransom message:

notes/ReadIt.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with GoodMorning ransomware:

  • new.exe
  • SS.exe

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About This Analysis

This GoodMorning 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 GoodMorning.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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