Ransomware Research
Cyborg Ransomware
Cyborg is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Cyborg
- First Seen
- November 1, 2019
How Cyborg Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Cyborg modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..Cyborg1..777..yarraq..lazareus..locked..petra..test..nigger..Statanius..LockIt..EncryptedFilePayToGetBack..IndonesiaRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Cyborg displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Cyborg_DECRYPT.txtRansom message:
notes/Cyborg_DECRYPT.txt
Note locations:
DesktopREAD_IT.txtRansom message:
notes/READ_IT.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Cyborg ransomware:
syborg1finf.exeyarraq.binStubctborgfinrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.exeBitcoin Fake Transaction (Replace-by-fees).exeCyborg Builder Ransomware V 1.0 inti ded0dot.exeMalware (38).exeCyborg Builder Ransomware V 1.0.exeCyborg Ransomware Builder V1.0.exehidden-tear.exeurgently.exeLocker.exe
Recovery and Decryption Tools
Good news! Decryption tools are available for Cyborg ransomware:
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About This Analysis
This Cyborg 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 Cyborg.
Last updated: July 30, 2025