screenshot
notes/gopherwall.png
Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
GopherWare Ransomware
GopherWare 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
- GopherWare
- First Seen
- May 1, 2025
How GopherWare ransomware works
File modification behavior
GopherWare updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
GopherWare modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .gph
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, GopherWare displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
notes/note.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with GopherWare ransomware:
- gopher.dll
- gopher.exe
About this analysis
This GopherWare 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 GopherWare.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects GopherWare inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify GopherWare 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.