Ransomware Research
Kee Ransomware
Kee is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Kee
- First Seen
- May 1, 2017
How Kee Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
killsw32b.dll on the Desktop, Documents
File Encryption Patterns
Kee modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
.@kee
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Kee displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Hello There! Fellow @kee User!.txt
Ransom message:
notes/Hello There! Fellow @kee User!.txt
Note locations:
Desktop
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
Login
Ransom message:
notes/wallpaper.png
Note locations:
Desktop
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Kee ransomware:
download-installer.exe
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About This Analysis
This Kee 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 Kee.
Last updated: July 30, 2025