Ransomware Research

Killnet Ransomware

Killnet is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Killnet
First Seen
November 1, 2024

How Killnet Ransomware Works

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

screenshot

Ransom message:

notes/killnet.png

Note locations:

Desktop
fileREADME.html

Ransom message:

notes/README.html

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Killnet ransomware:

  • svchost.exe

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About This Analysis

This Killnet 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 Killnet.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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