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Coverton Ransomware
Coverton is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Coverton
- First Seen
- March 1, 2016
How Coverton Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/608802/coverton-ransomware-infection-support-and-help-topic-warning-html/
File Encryption Patterns
Coverton modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..coverton
..enigma
..czvxce
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Coverton displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
!!!-WARNING-!!!.html
Ransom message:
notes/!!!-WARNING-!!!.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
!!!-WARNING-!!!.txt
Ransom message:
notes/!!!-WARNING-!!!.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
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About This Analysis
This Coverton 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 Coverton.
Last updated: July 30, 2025