Ransomware Research

VanGoth Ransomware

VanGoth is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
VanGoth
First Seen
October 1, 2021

How VanGoth Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..VanGoth

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileREAD_IT.txt

Ransom message:

notes/READ_IT.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with VanGoth ransomware:

  • VanGoth.exe

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About This Analysis

This VanGoth 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 VanGoth.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

VanGoth Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio