Ransomware Research
Exorcist Ransomware
Exorcist is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Exorcist
- First Seen
- July 1, 2020
How Exorcist Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypts first 0x10000 bytes (of every 1MB)
File Encryption Patterns
Exorcist modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
.\.[a-zA-Z0-9]{6}$Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Exorcist displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
/^[a-zA-Z0-9]{6}-decrypt\.hta$/Ransom message:
notes/xXxrzi-decrypt.hta
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Exorcist ransomware:
build-x32.crypt.exebuild-x32.crypt.binvebbWBGlwGtlwi2T.exebuild-x64-crypt.bin14216.exe26776.exe37794.exe30449.exe28840.exe29114.exe14695.exe33771.exeex32.exeSetup.binSetup.exe
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About This Analysis
This Exorcist 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 Exorcist.
Last updated: July 30, 2025