Ransomware Research
Gerber Ransomware
Gerber is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Gerber
- First Seen
- December 1, 2018
How Gerber Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Doesnt encrypt SystemDrive https://app.any.run/tasks/13227539-b81b-4cae-bae7-7c62bc507cd5/ Full extension -> .!!mxlrq!!.MrAlex.gerber5
File Encryption Patterns
Gerber modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
./\.[A-Z0-9]{5}$/./\.[A-Z0-9a-z]{12}$/..gerber5Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Gerber displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
DECRYPT.txtRansom message:
notes/DECRYPT.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionRansom message:
notes/note1.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionRansom message:
notes/GRBR~RANSOMWARE.png
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Gerber ransomware:
Gerber1.exeGerber.exegad.exe
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About This Analysis
This Gerber 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 Gerber.
Last updated: July 30, 2025