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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
Targeted Files
https://tria.ge/210821-s1g838s37a/behavioral2 Skips 64 bytes header
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Kryptonite Snake displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransome Note.txt
Ransom message:
notes/Ransome Note.txt
Note locations:
Desktop
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: July 30, 2025