Ransomware Research
Hive Ransomware
Hive is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Hive
- First Seen
- December 1, 2020
How Hive Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://socradar.io/dark-web-profile-hive-ransomware-group/ Extensions -> 13-Using_Powerpoint.ppt.PYxzzZn__9QwlOS4HFyc;PDF1.pdf._Vui-lJT-1BQNJh4nJxw
File Encryption Patterns
Hive modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..hive
..w2tnk
..uj1ps
..qxycv
..accuj
..aumcc
..sncip
./\.[\w-]{20}/
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Hive displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW_TO_DECRYPT.txt
Ransom message:
notes/HOW_TO_DECRYPT.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
/[a-zA-Z0-9]{4}_HOW_TO_DECRYPT\.txt/
Ransom message:
notes/HOW_TO_DECRYPT.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Hive ransomware:
764796-1652561297.exe
encryptor_win32.exe
encryptor_win64.exe
lock.exe
E.exe
muimui.exe
a2112.exe
2.exe
windows.exe
xxx.exe
zzz32.exe
windows_x64_encrypt.exe
xxx.ex_
xxx.exe
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About This Analysis
This Hive 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 Hive.
Last updated: July 30, 2025