Ransomware Research
HE-HELP Ransomware
HE-HELP is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Normanzak.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- HE-HELP
- First Seen
- June 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- Normanzak
How HE-HELP Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/724874/he-help-ransomware-he-he-lp-support-topic/
File Encryption Patterns
HE-HELP modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
.._HE.._HE._LPRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, HE-HELP displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_ME_.txtRansom message:
notes/READ_ME_.txt
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About This Analysis
This HE-HELP 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 HE-HELP.
Last updated: July 30, 2025