Ransomware Research

FiveHands Ransomware

FiveHands is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: FiveHandsCrypt, HelloKitty-FiveHands.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
FiveHands
First Seen
January 1, 2021
Known Aliases
FiveHandsCryptHelloKitty-FiveHands

How FiveHands Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Encrypts some parts (blocks) of the files

File Encryption Patterns

FiveHands modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..crypt

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, FiveHands displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileDECRYPT_NOTE.txt

Ransom message:

notes/DECRYPT_NOTE.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with FiveHands ransomware:

  • ionline.exe
  • virus
  • 277155.exe

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About This Analysis

This FiveHands 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 FiveHands.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

FiveHands Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio