Ransomware Research
Geminis3 Ransomware
Geminis3 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Geminis3 Ransominator.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Geminis3
- First Seen
- April 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- Geminis3 Ransominator
How Geminis3 Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Geminis3 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..geminis3Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Geminis3 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
README.txtRansom message:
notes/README.txt
Note locations:
RansomPayloadStartFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Geminis3 ransomware:
prueba2.exe
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About This Analysis
This Geminis3 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 Geminis3.
Last updated: July 30, 2025