Ransomware Research
GopherWare Ransomware
GopherWare is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- GopherWare
- First Seen
- May 1, 2025
How GopherWare Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
GopherWare modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..gphRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, GopherWare displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/gopherwall.png
Note locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with GopherWare ransomware:
gopher.dllgopher.exe
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About This Analysis
This GopherWare 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 GopherWare.
Last updated: July 30, 2025