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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