Ransomware Research
CHIP Ransomware
CHIP is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: ChipLocker.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- CHIP
- First Seen
- November 1, 2016
- Known Aliases
- ChipLocker
How CHIP Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C to receive encrypted config https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/aee03626b83a88b71b06899116cb7ce4b8092365103d69792b0c2d7153f24cb1?environmentId=100
File Encryption Patterns
CHIP modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..CHIPRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, CHIP displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
CHIP_FILES.txtRansom message:
notes/CHIP_FILES.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with CHIP ransomware:
Rig-E-payload-CHIP-ransomware.exe2016-11-17-Rig-E-payload-CHIP-ransomware.exeSetup.exeCHIP_F6D03E713BC9B47265141D9F9B83AE634D43D204.exe1.exe2016-11-17-Rig-E-payload-CHIP-ransomware.exe-2016-11-17-1st-run-Rig-E-payload.exe2016-11-17-EITest-Rig-E-sends-CHIP-ransomware-artifacts.exeCHIP Ransomware.exe
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About This Analysis
This CHIP 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 CHIP.
Last updated: July 30, 2025