Ransomware Research
CTB-Faker Ransomware
CTB-Faker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- CTB-Faker
- First Seen
- July 1, 2016
How CTB-Faker Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, CTB-Faker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
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About This Analysis
This CTB-Faker 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 CTB-Faker.
Last updated: July 30, 2025