Ransomware Research
EarthCutter 2 Ransomware
EarthCutter 2 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- EarthCutter 2
- First Seen
- May 1, 2025
How EarthCutter 2 Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
EarthCutter 2 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..EarthCutter2Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, EarthCutter 2 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ-ME-5.DocXRansom message:
notes/READ-ME-5.DocX
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This EarthCutter 2 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 EarthCutter 2.
Last updated: October 30, 2025
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