CloudSword is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
CloudSword
First Seen
January 1, 2017
How CloudSword Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C
The same marker in ABCLocker
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, CloudSword displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileWarning警告.html
Ransom message:
notes/Warning警告.html
Note locations:
UserFolders
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with CloudSword ransomware:
cloudsword.exe
17012127.exe
Windows Update.exe
3.exe
windows update.exe
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