Ransomware Research
Fake Cerber Ransomware
Fake Cerber is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Fake Cerber
- First Seen
- June 1, 2017
How Fake Cerber Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Fake https://app.any.run/tasks/425c34ec-ad2d-4b1b-8105-038c8f8381b4/ https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/5f45ccd75a2fed80308ccd4bf3b9641c9836e9b6f53141e09575f944a49b621d?environmentId=100
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Fake Cerber displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
index.htmlRansom message:
notes/index.html
Note locations:
RoamingTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Fake Cerber ransomware:
test.exeUpdate.exeupdate.exe
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About This Analysis
This Fake Cerber 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 Fake Cerber.
Last updated: July 30, 2025