Ransomware Research
Marlboro Ransomware
Marlboro is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Marlboro
- First Seen
- January 1, 2017
How Marlboro Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/a95d7606d17b221bca0960d04bffdc5ff1585ca13a2511bbf5347a732a3a025c?environmentId=100
File Encryption Patterns
Marlboro modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..oopsRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Marlboro displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
_HELP_Recover_Files_.htmlRansom message:
notes/_HELP_Recover_Files_.html
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Marlboro ransomware:
TUI.docmMARLBORO RANSOMWARE DOC DOWNLOADERmaxi.docmMALBORO RANSOMWARE DOC DOWNLOADERu00000.EXE.binu00000.wicked2.exewicked.exeMARLBORO RANSOMWARE 32BitMALBORO RANSOMWARE 32Bitu00000.wicked.exeMarlboro Ransomware.exeMarlboro.exeMARLBORO RANSOMWAREUpdate3.wrcDecryptFiles.exeUpdate3MARLBORO RANSOMWARE DECRYPTERUpdate2.wrc
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About This Analysis
This Marlboro 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 Marlboro.
Last updated: July 30, 2025