Ransomware Research
Heropoint Ransomware
Heropoint is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Heropoint
- First Seen
- January 1, 2018
How Heropoint Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
XOR encryption Set random dates ! Current sample contains bugs
File Encryption Patterns
Heropoint modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
./\.[0-9a-f]{8}$/Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Heropoint displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Heropoint ransomware:
HeropointRansomware.exe
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About This Analysis
This Heropoint 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 Heropoint.
Last updated: July 30, 2025