Ransomware Research

Alphabet Ransomware

Alphabet is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Alphabet
First Seen
December 1, 2016

How Alphabet Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Encrypts only %USEDOCUMENTS% folder

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Alphabet displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

OnceOnCompletion

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Alphabet ransomware:

  • Alphabet.exe
  • Trojan.Ransom.Alphabet.exe
  • Ransomware Alphabet.exe
  • Alphabet.bin
  • Alphabet_ransomware
  • Alphabet_ransomware.exe
  • 33.exe
  • Alphabet_ransomware.vir...exe

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About This Analysis

This Alphabet 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 Alphabet.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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