Ransomware Research

GoTiS Ransomware

GoTiS is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
GoTiS
First Seen
November 1, 2023

How GoTiS Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..GoTiS

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileHOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt

Ransom message:

notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
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Ransom message:

notes/gkmopbcefhiklmop.bmp

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with GoTiS ransomware:

  • 9QU7mVcbY7gHwdd.exe

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About This Analysis

This GoTiS 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 GoTiS.

Last updated: July 30, 2025