Ransomware Research
COBRA Ransomware
COBRA is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- COBRA
- First Seen
- June 1, 2024
How COBRA Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
COBRA modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..COBRARansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, COBRA displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
read_it_cobra.txtRansom message:
notes/read_it_cobra.txt
Ransom message:
notes/3gxgkzt76.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with COBRA ransomware:
finle.exesvchost.exetemp_executable.exe
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About This Analysis
This COBRA 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 COBRA.
Last updated: July 30, 2025