Ransomware Research

Boost Ransomware

Boost is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Boost
First Seen
May 1, 2024

How Boost Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Boost modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..boost

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileFILES ENCRYPTED.txt

Ransom message:

notes/FILES ENCRYPTED.txt

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop
fileInfo.hta

Ransom message:

notes/Info.hta

Note locations:

RoamingStartUp

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Boost ransomware:

  • file.exe

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About This Analysis

This Boost 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 Boost.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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