Ransomware Research
Globe Ransomware
Globe is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Purge.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
 - Globe
 - First Seen
 - October 1, 2016
 - Known Aliases
 - Purge
 
How Globe Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Globe modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..RSA2048..purge..globe..xitreu@india.com..GSupport2..siri-down@india.com..zendrz..GSupport3..grapn206@india.com..UCRYPT..decryptallfiles@india.com..nazarbayev..gangbang..hnumkhotep@india.com.hnumkhotep..decrypr_helper@india.com..badadmin@india.com..[data97@india.com].aa..locked..1Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Globe displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How to restore files.htaRansom message:
notes/How to restore files.hta
Note locations:
EveryFolderRead Me Please.htaRansom message:
notes/Read Me Please.hta
Note locations:
EveryFolderHow To Recover Encrypted Files.htaRansom message:
notes/How To Recover Encrypted Files.hta
Note locations:
EveryFolderhow_to_restore_files.htmlRansom message:
notes/how_to_restore_files.html
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Globe ransomware:
Helper.exelolka.exe1uexplorer.exedump.exenazerke.exe101.exenameaaWcxQmph5Aq.docxsvchost.exefast.exe
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About This Analysis
This Globe 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 Globe.
Last updated: October 30, 2025
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