Ransomware Research

Manifestus Ransomware

Manifestus is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Manifestus
First Seen
December 1, 2016

How Manifestus Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..fucked

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

Login

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Manifestus ransomware:

  • DO NOT OPEN THE FUCKIN RANSOMWARE.exe
  • manifestus ransomeware.bin
  • Manifestus Ransomware..exe
  • Ransomware.exe
  • 86be3831f5d8a975b0.exe
  • Manifestus_ransomware
  • ransomware (10).exe

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About This Analysis

This Manifestus 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 Manifestus.

Last updated: July 30, 2025