Ransomware Research

Horros Ransomware

Horros is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Horros
First Seen
April 1, 2018

How Horros Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..horros

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Horros ransomware:

  • FileEncrypter.exe
  • myfile.exe

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About This Analysis

This Horros 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 Horros.

Last updated: July 30, 2025