Ransomware Research

Globe-2 Ransomware

Globe-2 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Globe-2
First Seen
November 1, 2016

How Globe-2 Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Globe-2 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..zendr2..ACRYPT..blt..duhust..exploit..MK..x3m..SGood..gurdian-decrypt@india.com.ps4..dcrptme..lovewindows..trust..GSupport3..unlockvt@india.com..sorry..rescuers@india.com.3392cYAn548QZeUf.lock..helptoyou1@india.com.8464DBdhFhbd4.lock..crypto-helper@india.com..vnature@india.com..lock..decrypr_helper@india.com..decryptional..vapefile..a95436@ya.ru..vrmrkz..frmvrlr2017

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Globe-2 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileHow to restore files.hta

Ransom message:

notes/How to restore files.hta

Note locations:

EveryFolder
fileHOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt

Ransom message:

notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Globe-2 ransomware:

  • ZendrSx1.exe
  • locker.e
  • locker.exe
  • trust.exe
  • autoSmart.exe
  • Local Security Service.exe
  • locker_1.exe
  • GlobeChanged.exe
  • NoPrice.exe
  • decryptional.exe
  • vapefile.exe
  • nord.exe
  • vrm_network.exe
  • x3m.exe

Recovery and Decryption Tools

Good news! Decryption tools are available for Globe-2 ransomware:

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About This Analysis

This Globe-2 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-2.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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