Ransomware Research

Helper Ransomware

Helper is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Beast.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Helper
First Seen
June 1, 2025
Known Aliases
Beast

How Helper Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .{1F533431-DAA3-4505-1466-DEE351E51E1C}.helper

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..helper

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileREADME.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/README.TXT

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Helper ransomware:

  • executable.exe
  • software.exe
  • encrypter-windows-gui-x86.exe_.exe

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About This Analysis

This Helper 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 Helper.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Helper Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio