Ransomware Research

Boris HT Ransomware

Boris HT is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Boris HT
First Seen
June 1, 2018

How Boris HT Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> [decode77@sfletter.com].boris Doesn't work without C&C

File Encryption Patterns

Boris HT modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..boris

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileREADME.txt

Ransom message:

notes/README.txt

Note locations:

DesktopUserProfile

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Boris HT ransomware:

  • svhost.exe

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About This Analysis

This Boris HT 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 Boris HT.

Last updated: July 30, 2025