Ransomware Research
Creepy Ransomware
Creepy is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Creepy
- First Seen
- April 1, 2020
How Creepy Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Example of encrypted filename -> [Heeeh98@tutanota.com][id=XXXXXXXX]file001.doc.creepy
File Encryption Patterns
Creepy modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..creepyRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Creepy displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ ME ASAP.txtRansom message:
notes/READ ME ASAP.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Creepy ransomware:
fgfgfgtaskhostw.exeRtHDVBgProc.exeCreepy Ransomware.exeguard.exespeachruntime.exe
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About This Analysis
This Creepy 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 Creepy.
Last updated: July 30, 2025