Ransomware Research

ConsoleApplication1 Ransomware

ConsoleApplication1 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
ConsoleApplication1
First Seen
March 1, 2017

How ConsoleApplication1 Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Requires internet connection + C&C

File Encryption Patterns

ConsoleApplication1 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..locked

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, ConsoleApplication1 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileDetail.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Detail.txt

Note locations:

RansomPayloadStartFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with ConsoleApplication1 ransomware:

  • Release.exe
  • Release.docx.exe
  • release.exe

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About This Analysis

This ConsoleApplication1 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 ConsoleApplication1.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

ConsoleApplication1 Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio