fileDecryptFile.txt
notes/DecryptFile.txt
Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
GOG Ransomware
GOG is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- GOG
- First Seen
- January 1, 2017
How GOG ransomware works
File modification behavior
GOG updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
GOG modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .L0CKED
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, GOG displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with GOG ransomware:
- GOG.exe
About this analysis
This GOG ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like GOG.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects GOG inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify GOG across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.