Ransomware Research

Hades Ransomware

Hades is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Hades
First Seen
April 1, 2021

How Hades Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..cypherpunk..revil

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileCONTACT-TO-DECRYPT.txt

Ransom message:

notes/CONTACT-TO-DECRYPT.txt

Note locations:

Desktop
filerevil.read.txt

Ransom message:

notes/revil.read.txt

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Hades ransomware:

  • wsqmcons.exe
  • Center
  • Library
  • Odbc
  • Ras
  • 3f3dsf2.exe

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About This Analysis

This Hades 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 Hades.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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