fileread it!!.txt
notes/read it!!.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
GreatKiRa Ransomware
GreatKiRa is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: KiRa.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- GreatKiRa
- First Seen
- July 1, 2023
- Known Aliases
- KiRa
How GreatKiRa ransomware works
File modification behavior
GreatKiRa updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
GreatKiRa modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- ./\.[a-z0-9]{4}\b/
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, GreatKiRa displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
screenshot
notes/7cye0tfz2.jpg
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with GreatKiRa ransomware:
- 1897.exe
- _--------------------.exe
- 010101.exe
About this analysis
This GreatKiRa ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like GreatKiRa.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects GreatKiRa inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify GreatKiRa across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.