Ransomware Research

HugeMe Ransomware

HugeMe is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2015, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
HugeMe
First Seen
December 1, 2015

How HugeMe Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Requires C&C to send and receive data https://tria.ge/230328-ar54aahh4x/behavioral1

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..encrypted

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileDECRYPT.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/DECRYPT.TXT

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with HugeMe ransomware:

  • HugeMe.exe
  • hugeme.exe
  • HugeMe2.exe

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About This Analysis

This HugeMe 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 HugeMe.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

HugeMe Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio