Ransomware Research
Ahihi Ransomware
Ahihi is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: BangLuongThang02.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Ahihi
- First Seen
- January 1, 2019
- Known Aliases
- BangLuongThang02
How Ahihi Ransomware Works
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Ahihi displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
README.txtRansom message:
notes/README.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Ahihi ransomware:
BangLuongThang02.exe
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About This Analysis
This Ahihi 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 Ahihi.
Last updated: July 30, 2025