Ransomware Research

LostTrust Ransomware

LostTrust is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
LostTrust
First Seen
September 1, 2023

How LostTrust Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

LostTrust modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..losttrustencoded

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file!LostTrustEncoded.txt

Ransom message:

notes/!LostTrustEncoded.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with LostTrust ransomware:

  • ransomware.exe

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About This Analysis

This LostTrust 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 LostTrust.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

LostTrust Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio