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