What is God8Damn Ransomware ?

“God8Damn ransomware” appears to be a newer ransomware variant that appends the .God8Damn extension to files after encrypting them.

Based on recent cybersecurity community reports, this malware is suspected to be related to the PolyVice / Rancoz ransomware family.

Identified Characteristics

Encrypted files may be renamed into formats such as :

[1CAAA6F2-2B17B6E6].God8Damn

A ransom note is typically left behind containing messages such as :

“Your data is encrypted by GodDamn ransomware”

Threat actor contact methods reportedly include :

• God8Damn@hotmail.com
• qTox ID

The ransomware primarily targets :

• Windows systems
• Potentially VMware ESXi servers and virtual environments

How It Works

1. Gains access to the system
   (commonly through exposed RDP services, phishing attacks, exploited vulnerabilities, or weak passwords)
2. Encrypts files using a combination of AES and RSA encryption
3. Disrupts normal access to company or personal data
4. Demands a ransom payment in exchange for a decryptor

At this time, there is no confirmed public decryptor available for the .God8Damn variant.

Immediate Actions if Infected

• SHUT DOWN the infected systems immediately
• Avoid repeatedly restarting the affected machines
• Backup all encrypted files to separate storage
• Preserve the ransom note and related evidence
• Check whether shadow copies or offline backups are still available

Important Prevention Measures

• Do not expose SMB services directly to the internet
• Use VPN solutions for remote access
• Implement strong passwords and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Maintain offline backups
• Separate read-only permissions for NAS/storage systems
• Keep systems and security patches updated regularly

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