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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