Ransomware Research
Giyotin Ransomware
Giyotin is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Guillotine.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Giyotin
- First Seen
- September 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- Guillotine
How Giyotin Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
FAKE
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Giyotin displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Giyotin ransomware:
MyRansom.exe
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About This Analysis
This Giyotin 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 Giyotin.
Last updated: July 30, 2025