Ransomware Research
Cyber Police HT Ransomware
Cyber Police HT is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Cyber PoliceHT.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Cyber Police HT
- First Seen
- November 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- Cyber PoliceHT
How Cyber Police HT Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Cyber Police HT modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..lockedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Cyber Police HT displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_IT.txtRansom message:
notes/READ_IT.txt
Note locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/test.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Cyber Police HT ransomware:
adobe.exe
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About This Analysis
This Cyber Police HT 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 Cyber Police HT.
Last updated: October 30, 2025
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