Ransomware Research
CmbLabs Ransomware
CmbLabs is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- CmbLabs
- First Seen
- February 1, 2025
How CmbLabs Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
CmbLabs modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..cmblabsRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, CmbLabs displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
DECRYPT_INFO.htaRansom message:
notes/DECRYPT_INFO.hta
Note locations:
DesktopDECRYPT_INFO.txtRansom message:
notes/DECRYPT_INFO.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with CmbLabs ransomware:
3lxcj8wc.exe
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About This Analysis
This CmbLabs 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 CmbLabs.
Last updated: July 30, 2025