Ransomware Research

Greystars Ransomware

Greystars is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Greystars
First Seen
April 1, 2018

How Greystars Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

NOSAMPLE

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..greystars@protonmail.com..alanwalkergod@protonmail.com

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileHOW-TO-RECOVER-YOUR-FILES.HTML

Ransom message:

notes/HOW-TO-RECOVER-YOUR-FILES.HTML.txt

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About This Analysis

This Greystars 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 Greystars.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Greystars Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio