Ransomware Research
Katafrack Ransomware
Katafrack is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Katafrack
- First Seen
- November 1, 2017
How Katafrack Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C Current sample protected with _Ben_Mhenni_Protector_v4.5 https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/a367be6d1f564822903f14a68ca54541ea34d34236eb33c179066a1d1db84a01?environmentId=100
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Katafrack displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ-ME-TO-GET-YOUR-FILES-BACK.txtRansom message:
notes/READ-ME-TO-GET-YOUR-FILES-BACK.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Katafrack ransomware:
LiteHTTP.exeETH Wallet.245Z.exe
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About This Analysis
This Katafrack 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 Katafrack.
Last updated: July 30, 2025