Ransomware Research
Hgjzitlxe Ransomware
Hgjzitlxe is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Hgjzitlxe
- First Seen
- July 1, 2023
How Hgjzitlxe Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://www.joesandbox.com/analysis/1267432/0/html#overview
File Encryption Patterns
Hgjzitlxe modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..hgjzitlxeRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Hgjzitlxe displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW TO RESTORE YOUR HGJZITLXE FILES.TXTRansom message:
notes/HOW TO RESTORE YOUR HGJZITLXE FILES.TXT
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Hgjzitlxe ransomware:
winmsgsys.exe
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About This Analysis
This Hgjzitlxe 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 Hgjzitlxe.
Last updated: July 30, 2025