filesadc.txt
notes/sadc.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
GoVaultBuilder Ransomware
GoVaultBuilder is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- GoVaultBuilder
- First Seen
- June 1, 2026
How GoVaultBuilder ransomware works
File modification behavior
GoVaultBuilder updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
GoVaultBuilder modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .LOCKED
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, GoVaultBuilder displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with GoVaultBuilder ransomware:
- Encryptor_ZXZXXZZX_d98d03.exe
About this analysis
This GoVaultBuilder 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 GoVaultBuilder.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects GoVaultBuilder inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify GoVaultBuilder 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.