Ransomware Research
Capibara Ransomware
Capibara 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
- Capibara
- First Seen
- May 1, 2024
How Capibara Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Capibara modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..capibaraRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Capibara displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_ME_USER.txtRansom message:
notes/READ_ME_USER.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/q8oviymki.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Capibara ransomware:
капибара.exesvchost.exe
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About This Analysis
This Capibara 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 Capibara.
Last updated: July 30, 2025