Ransomware Research
ExpBoot Ransomware
ExpBoot is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- ExpBoot
- First Seen
- July 1, 2019
How ExpBoot Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Only renames files
File Encryption Patterns
ExpBoot modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..ExpBootRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, ExpBoot displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with ExpBoot ransomware:
ExpBoot.exemyfile.exe1.exeexp1.exeExpBoot(2).exe
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About This Analysis
This ExpBoot 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 ExpBoot.
Last updated: July 30, 2025