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Detectable Ransomware GarrantyDecrypt
Ransomware Research
GarrantyDecrypt Ransomware
GarrantyDecrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: GarrantyDecrypt NextGen, DecryptGarranty.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- GarrantyDecrypt
- First Seen
- October 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- GarrantyDecrypt NextGenDecryptGarranty
How GarrantyDecrypt Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://app.any.run/tasks/5bb9f568-4826-4e7c-89d5-5051c20427d3/ https://app.any.run/tasks/7266d6d9-2ab9-43fa-9133-ad394d392f55/ https://app.any.run/tasks/09a43b97-d97d-40e1-a683-cc94f07b0ee1/ https://www.vmray.com/analyses/730046dd331f/report/files.html
File Encryption Patterns
GarrantyDecrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..garrantydecrypt
..decryptgarranty
..NOSTRO
..odin
..cosanostra
..cammora
..metan
..spyhunter
..tater
..zorin
..azor
..razor
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, GarrantyDecrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
#RECOVERY_FILES#.txt
Ransom message:
notes/#RECOVERY_FILES#.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
#HOW TO DECRYPT FILES#.txt
Ransom message:
notes/#HOW TO DECRYPT FILES#.txt
#HOW TO DECRYPT#.txt
Ransom message:
notes/#HOW TO DECRYPT#.txt
$HOWDECRYPT$.txt
Ransom message:
notes/$HOWDECRYPT$.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
!read_me!.txt
Ransom message:
notes/!read_me!.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
#RECOVERY#.txt
Ransom message:
notes/#RECOVERY#.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with GarrantyDecrypt ransomware:
GarrantyDecrypt.exe
x_91.EXE
garrantydecrypt.exe
Wmiprvse.exe
encryptorSA2.exe
Rufus
rufus-3.3.exe
Rufus.exe
document3.exe
SpyHunter5.exe
WmiApSrv.exe
WmiApSrvr.exe
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About This Analysis
This GarrantyDecrypt 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 GarrantyDecrypt.
Last updated: July 30, 2025