Ransomware Research

HuntersV2 Ransomware

HuntersV2 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
HuntersV2
First Seen
June 1, 2025

How HuntersV2 Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Skips first bytes

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, HuntersV2 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

OnceOnCompletion

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About This Analysis

This HuntersV2 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 HuntersV2.

Last updated: September 30, 2025