Ransomware Research

JungleSec Ransomware

JungleSec is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
JungleSec
First Seen
June 1, 2018

How JungleSec Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

NOSAMPLE

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..jungle@anonymousspechcom.junglesec_secmailpro

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileENCRYPTED.md

Ransom message:

notes/ENCRYPTED.md

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About This Analysis

This JungleSec 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 JungleSec.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

JungleSec Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio