Ransomware Research

Kryptonite Snake Ransomware

Kryptonite Snake is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Kryptonite Snake
First Seen
June 1, 2017

How Kryptonite Snake Ransomware Works

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileRansome Note.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Ransome Note.txt

Note locations:

Desktop
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Ransom message:

notes/awsomeRansome.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Kryptonite Snake ransomware:

  • Trojan.Ransom.Kryptonite.exe
  • cad.exe
  • snake-game.exe
  • snake_game.exe

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About This Analysis

This Kryptonite Snake 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 Kryptonite Snake.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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