BTCWare-Gryphon is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Gryphon.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
BTCWare-Gryphon
First Seen
July 1, 2017
Known Aliases
Gryphon
How BTCWare-Gryphon Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .[universe1@protonmail.ch].gryphon
File Encryption Patterns
BTCWare-Gryphon modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..gryphon..crypton..nuclear
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BTCWare-Gryphon displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileHELP.txt
Ransom message:
notes/HELP.txt
Note locations:
Roaming
file!## DECRYPT FILES ##!.txt
Ransom message:
notes/!## DECRYPT FILES ##!.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with BTCWare-Gryphon ransomware:
clickmeplz.exe
JKHFSHSHTUYOERSK.exe
1.exe
Underkeeper2
Underkeeper2.exe
btcware2.exe
adiks.exe
x.exe
Regshot Portable
RegshotPortable.exe
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