Govcrypt 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
Govcrypt
First Seen
May 1, 2025
How Govcrypt Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Govcrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..govcrypt
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Govcrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileread_it.txt
Ransom message:
notes/read_it.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
screenshot
Ransom message:
notes/3hzvwgzz7.jpg
Note locations:
Desktop
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Govcrypt ransomware:
svchostt.exe
svchost.exe
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