Ransomware Research
Antihacker2017 Ransomware
Antihacker2017 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
- Antihacker2017
- First Seen
- December 1, 2016
How Antihacker2017 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Skips first 5 bytes
File Encryption Patterns
Antihacker2017 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..antihacker2017Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Antihacker2017 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
КАК РАСШИФРОВАТЬ ФАЙЛЫ.txtRansom message:
notes/КАК РАСШИФРОВАТЬ ФАЙЛЫ.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Antihacker2017 ransomware:
CS.exe
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About This Analysis
This Antihacker2017 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 Antihacker2017.
Last updated: July 30, 2025