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CerberTear Ransomware
CerberTear is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- CerberTear
- First Seen
- October 1, 2016
How CerberTear Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C to send key Encode fielnames with base-64 -> RE9DMw==.docx.cerber https://tria.ge/230621-zcafhace31/behavioral1
File Encryption Patterns
CerberTear modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..cerber
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, CerberTear displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW_TO_RESTORE_YOUR_DATA.html
Ransom message:
notes/HOW_TO_RESTORE_YOUR_DATA.html
Note locations:
EveryFolder
# DECRYPT MY FILES #.txt
Ransom message:
notes/# DECRYPT MY FILES #.txt
Note locations:
RansomPayloadStartFolder
# DECRYPT MY FILES #.vbs
Ransom message:
notes/# DECRYPT MY FILES #.vbs
Note locations:
RansomPayloadStartFolder
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with CerberTear ransomware:
446782172813cd15b04663667e3985c4[1].exe
loadit.exe
ro51f.exe
eda2.exe
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About This Analysis
This CerberTear 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 CerberTear.
Last updated: July 30, 2025