Ransomware Research
Homemade Ransomware
Homemade is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Henry217, LGoGo.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Homemade
- First Seen
- May 1, 2021
- Known Aliases
- Henry217LGoGo
How Homemade Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Homemade modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..henry217..hen_ry_217..uzRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Homemade displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
README_TO_RECOVER.htmlRansom message:
notes/README_TO_RECOVER.html
Note locations:
Desktopreadme.txtRansom message:
notes/readme.txt
Note locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Homemade ransomware:
VID-20140907-WA0001.mp4.exeSysdiagRelease.exe
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About This Analysis
This Homemade 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 Homemade.
Last updated: July 30, 2025