Ransomware Research
Argus Ransomware
Argus is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: ArgusCryptor.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Argus
- First Seen
- November 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- ArgusCryptor
How Argus Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Argus modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..ARGUSRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Argus displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
ARGUS-DECRYPT.htmlRansom message:
notes/ARGUS-DECRYPT.html
Note locations:
UserFoldersTitan Instructions.htmlTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Argus ransomware:
Argus.exeTitan.exeargus2.binejkfhydz.exeargus2.exeTitan_protected.bin
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About This Analysis
This Argus 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 Argus.
Last updated: July 30, 2025