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..revilRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Hades displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
CONTACT-TO-DECRYPT.txtRansom message:
notes/CONTACT-TO-DECRYPT.txt
Note locations:
Desktoprevil.read.txtRansom message:
notes/revil.read.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Hades ransomware:
wsqmcons.exeCenterLibraryOdbcRas3f3dsf2.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