Ransomware Research
Honkai Ransomware
Honkai is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Honkai
- First Seen
- February 1, 2023
How Honkai Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypts end of file (encoded with base-64(XML)) Full extension -> [id-YSAwHadq].[main@paradisenewgenshinimpact.top].honkai
File Encryption Patterns
Honkai modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..honkaiRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Honkai displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
#DECRYPT MY FILES#.htmlRansom message:
notes/#DECRYPT MY FILES#.html
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Honkai ransomware:
DP_Main.exedp_main.exeDP_Main_2.exe2
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About This Analysis
This Honkai 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 Honkai.
Last updated: July 30, 2025