Ransomware Research
Cerberos Ransomware
Cerberos is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Cerberos
- First Seen
- April 1, 2017
How Cerberos Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Cerberos modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..cerberos-decrypter@gmail.comRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Cerberos displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Red@Please.txtRansom message:
notes/Red@Please.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Cerberos ransomware:
cerberos.exepdf.exe
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About This Analysis
This Cerberos 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 Cerberos.
Last updated: July 30, 2025