Ransomware Research
Kerkoporta Ransomware
Kerkoporta is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Kerkoporta
- First Seen
- October 1, 2017
How Kerkoporta Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Multi-command client-server application (commands mode)
File Encryption Patterns
Kerkoporta modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..encryptedsadlyRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Kerkoporta displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Kerkoporta ransomware:
Windows Updates.exeexecutable.exe
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About This Analysis
This Kerkoporta 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 Kerkoporta.
Last updated: July 30, 2025