Ransomware Research
Gorgon Ransomware
Gorgon is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Gorgon
- First Seen
- January 1, 2019
How Gorgon Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Gorgon modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..[buy-decryptor@pm.me]
..[china-decryptor@pm.me]
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Gorgon displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
#DECRYPT MY FILES#.HTML
Ransom message:
notes/#DECRYPT MY FILES#.HTML
Note locations:
Desktop
RootDiscs
#내 파일 복구하기#.HTML
Ransom message:
notes/#내 파일 복구하기#.HTML
Note locations:
Desktop
RootDiscs
#解密我的文件#.HTML
Ransom message:
notes/#解密我的文件#.HTML
Note locations:
Desktop
RootDiscs
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
Login
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Gorgon ransomware:
Gorgon.exe
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About This Analysis
This Gorgon 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 Gorgon.
Last updated: July 30, 2025