Ransomware Research
Genobot Ransomware
Genobot is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Genobot
- First Seen
- December 1, 2017
How Genobot Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Genobot modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..encryptedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Genobot displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_IT.txtRansom message:
notes/READ_IT.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Genobot ransomware:
Photoshop Cracked.exeMinecraft Crack.exe
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About This Analysis
This Genobot 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 Genobot.
Last updated: October 30, 2025
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