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Jackpot Ransomware
Jackpot is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Jackpot, Jackpot Test.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Jackpot
- First Seen
- August 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- JackpotJackpot Test
How Jackpot Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Jackpot modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..coin
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Jackpot displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
payment request.txt
Ransom message:
notes/payment request.txt
Note locations:
Desktop
payment request.html
Ransom message:
notes/payment request.html
Note locations:
Desktop
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Jackpot ransomware:
jackpot_http.exe
Jackpot Test Ransomware.exe
Jackpot Ransomware.exe
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About This Analysis
This Jackpot 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 Jackpot.
Last updated: September 30, 2025
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