Ransomware Research

Hunt Ransomware

Hunt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Hunt
First Seen
April 1, 2024

How Hunt Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..hunt

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileinfo-hunt.txt

Ransom message:

notes/info-hunt.txt

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop
fileInfo.hta

Ransom message:

notes/Info.hta

Note locations:

StartUpRoaming

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Hunt ransomware:

  • payload.exe

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About This Analysis

This Hunt 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 Hunt.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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