Ransomware Research

GhosTEncryptor Ransomware

GhosTEncryptor is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
GhosTEncryptor
First Seen
May 1, 2020

How GhosTEncryptor Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

GhosTEncryptor modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..locked

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, GhosTEncryptor displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileREAD_ME.txt

Ransom message:

notes/READ_ME.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with GhosTEncryptor ransomware:

  • GhosTEncryptor.exe

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About This Analysis

This GhosTEncryptor 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 GhosTEncryptor.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

GhosTEncryptor Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio