Ransomware Research
APT2016 Ransomware
APT2016 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- APT2016
- First Seen
- October 1, 2016
How APT2016 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
APT2016 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..dllRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, APT2016 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
DECRYPT_YOUR_FILES.HTMLRansom message:
notes/DECRYPT_YOUR_FILES.HTML.txt
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About This Analysis
This APT2016 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 APT2016.
Last updated: July 30, 2025