Ransomware Research

Tongda Ransomware

Tongda is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Tongda, CryptoGo, Add1.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Tongda
First Seen
March 1, 2020
Known Aliases
TongdaCryptoGoAdd1

How Tongda Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Written in Go

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

.1

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

filereadme_readme_readme.txt

Ransom message:

notes/readme_readme_readme.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Tongda ransomware:

  • update_11.3.58.exe

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About This Analysis

This Tongda 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 Tongda.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Tongda Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio