Ransomware Research
Cute Ransomware
Cute is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Cute, cute, my-Little-Ransomware.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Cute
- First Seen
- August 1, 2016
- Known Aliases
- Cutecutemy-Little-Ransomware
How Cute Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypts filenames -> Biblio.mdb -> CKte^Aj.adr Ransom note and key files stored in c:\Program Files\%RANDOM_NAME_FOLDER%
File Encryption Patterns
Cute modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..已加密..cke..adrRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Cute displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletion55555sendBack.txtRansom message:
notes/55555sendBack.txt
文件加密警告warning.txtRansom message:
notes/文件加密警告warning.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Cute ransomware:
Ransomware.exeR.exe黑马程序员最完美编程资料汇总.exea.exe
Elastio Can Help You
Don't let Cute ransomware take over your data
Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions to keep your organization safe.
About This Analysis
This Cute 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 Cute.
Last updated: July 30, 2025