Ransomware Research
Code Virus Ransomware
Code Virus is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Code Virus
- First Seen
- December 1, 2016
How Code Virus Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C to receieve public key
File Encryption Patterns
Code Virus modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..lockyRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Code Virus displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_ME.TXTRansom message:
notes/READ_ME.TXT
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Code Virus ransomware:
ransom_demo.exe
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About This Analysis
This Code Virus 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 Code Virus.
Last updated: July 30, 2025