Ransomware Research

GoRansom Ransomware

GoRansom is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
GoRansom
First Seen
September 1, 2019

How GoRansom Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

XOR encryption

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..gore

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileGoRansom.txt

Ransom message:

notes/GoRansom.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with GoRansom ransomware:

  • windows.exe
  • windows_x86.exe

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About This Analysis

This GoRansom 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 GoRansom.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

GoRansom Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio