Ransomware Research

Griffin Ransomware

Griffin is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Griffin
First Seen
August 1, 2024

How Griffin Ransomware Works

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file#Recovery.txt

Ransom message:

notes/#Recovery.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Griffin ransomware:

  • Stub.exe

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About This Analysis

This Griffin 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 Griffin.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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