G-Stars is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
G-Stars
First Seen
January 1, 2023
How G-Stars Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .[20D6572E].G-Stars
File Encryption Patterns
G-Stars modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..G-Stars
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, G-Stars displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileWE CAN RECOVER YOUR DATA.txt
Ransom message:
notes/WE CAN RECOVER YOUR DATA.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with G-Stars ransomware:
veoumuwn.exe
eqvethyt.exe
shmfjgai.exe
osvmlops.exe
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