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

Targeted Files

Generates fake encrypted 10-30 bytes files

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..Nazi..AdolfHitler

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

screenshot

Ransom message:

notes/_Adolf Hitler_.bmp

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Hitler ransomware:

  • HITLER_RANSOMWARE.exe
  • HITLER_RANSOMWARE.exe.infected
  • HITLER_RANSOMWARE.bin
  • HITLER_RANSOMWARE 2.bin
  • Trojan.Ransom.Hitler.exe
  • myfile.exe
  • HEIL_HITLER.exe
  • hitleransom.exe.dan
  • Hitler Ransomware.exe
  • ExtraTools.exe
  • hitler_ransomware.exe
  • viurs.exe
  • Sample_Hitler.bin
  • ransomware_hitler.exe
  • a hitler ransomware
  • HitlerRansom.exe
  • 8ababb9d220acbfc228533973937b8c1.
  • YOUR-BILL.pdf.exe.bin
  • Hitler - ?? (2).exe
  • Hitler.exe
  • Adolf Hitler.exe
  • Hitler.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: July 30, 2025

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