Ransomware Research
Hitler Ransomware
Hitler is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Hitler
- First Seen
- August 1, 2016
How Hitler Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Hitler modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..Nazi..AdolfHitlerRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Hitler displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/_Adolf Hitler_.bmp
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Hitler ransomware:
HITLER_RANSOMWARE.exeHITLER_RANSOMWARE.exe.infectedHITLER_RANSOMWARE.binHITLER_RANSOMWARE 2.binTrojan.Ransom.Hitler.exemyfile.exeHEIL_HITLER.exehitleransom.exe.danHitler Ransomware.exeExtraTools.exehitler_ransomware.exeviurs.exeSample_Hitler.binransomware_hitler.exea hitler ransomwareHitlerRansom.exe8ababb9d220acbfc228533973937b8c1.YOUR-BILL.pdf.exe.binHitler - ?? (2).exeHitler.exeAdolf Hitler.exeHitler.bin
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About This Analysis
This Hitler 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 Hitler.
Last updated: October 30, 2025
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