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Jigsaw-2016 Ransomware

Jigsaw-2016 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Jigsaw-2016
First Seen
March 1, 2016

How Jigsaw-2016 Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Jigsaw-2016 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..afc..AFD..beep..btc..Contact_TarineOZA@Gmail.com_..crypte..Crypto..die..encrypted..epic..fun..game..gefickt..getrekt..ghost..gws..hush..I'WANT MONEY..ice..ini..jey..kill..kkk..korea..lckd..locked..lost..nemo-hacks.at.sigaint.org..pabluk300CrYpT!..pablukCRYPT..pabluklocker..paybtcs..paym..paymds..paymrss..paymrts..payms..paymst..paymts..payransom..payrms..payrmts..pays..paytounlock..porno..pornoransom..R3K7M9..ram..rat..sux..tax..To unlock your files send 0.15 Bitcoins to 1P67AghL2mNLbgxLM19oJYXgsJxyLfcYiz within 24 hours 0.20 after 24 hours..uk-dealer@sigaint.org..versiegelt..xyz

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Jigsaw-2016 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

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Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Jigsaw-2016 ransomware:

  • WifiCracker.exe
  • 9178.exe
  • drpbx.exe
  • firefox.exe
  • myfile.exe
  • Jgsaw 3.exe
  • jigsaw.b.exe
  • php78ihGu
  • wRM1X.wbs
  • ZLD9IXFR.tar
  • BitcoinBlackmailer.exe
  • Jigsaw.exe
  • ZhYzXL_KKJ.xlt
  • 10.exe
  • app_roaming.exe
  • Defender.exe
  • setup.exe
  • pdf.exe
  • ftc_12-06-2017.pdf.exe

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About This Analysis

This Jigsaw-2016 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 Jigsaw-2016.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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