Ransomware Research
AvastVirusinfo Ransomware
AvastVirusinfo is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- AvastVirusinfo
- First Seen
- March 1, 2017
How AvastVirusinfo Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Current sample requires additional dlls to encrypt
File Encryption Patterns
AvastVirusinfo modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
./\.\w{8}$/./\.\w{24}$/Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, AvastVirusinfo displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
КАК РАСШИФРОВАТЬ ФАЙЛЫ.txtRansom message:
notes/КАК РАСШИФРОВАТЬ ФАЙЛЫ.txt
HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txtRansom message:
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with AvastVirusinfo ransomware:
Setup.exeUse.exe
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About This Analysis
This AvastVirusinfo 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 AvastVirusinfo.
Last updated: July 30, 2025