Ransomware Research
Defray Ransomware
Defray is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Glushkov.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Defray
- First Seen
- August 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- Glushkov
How Defray Ransomware Works
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Defray displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
FILES.TXTRansom message:
notes/FILES.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolderHELP.txtRansom message:
notes/FILES.TXT
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Defray 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 Defray.
Last updated: July 30, 2025