Ransomware Research
EncryptServer2018 Ransomware
EncryptServer2018 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- EncryptServer2018
- First Seen
- January 1, 2018
How EncryptServer2018 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
EncryptServer2018 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..2018Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, EncryptServer2018 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Attention!!!!.txtRansom message:
notes/Attention!!!!.txt
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About This Analysis
This EncryptServer2018 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 EncryptServer2018.
Last updated: July 30, 2025