Ransomware Research
Help50 Ransomware
Help50 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Dat.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Help50
- First Seen
- October 1, 2016
- Known Aliases
- Dat
How Help50 Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Help50 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..datRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Help50 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
DECRYPT_FILES.txtRansom message:
notes/DECRYPT_FILES.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderDecryptFiles.txtRansom message:
notes/DecryptFiles.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Help50 ransomware:
RedirectGen.exeredirectgen.exePR Manager VK.zipProject1.exetestav test virus (1166).exeSetup.exe1
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About This Analysis
This Help50 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 Help50.
Last updated: July 30, 2025