Ransomware Research
Ert Ransomware
Ert is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Ert
- First Seen
- March 1, 2024
How Ert Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Ert modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..ertRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Ert displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
КАК РАСШИФРОВАТЬ ФАЙЛЫ.txtRansom message:
notes/КАК РАСШИФРОВАТЬ ФАЙЛЫ.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Ert 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 Ert.
Last updated: July 30, 2025