Ransomware Research

NewHT Ransomware

NewHT is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: HTRS.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
NewHT
First Seen
May 1, 2017
Known Aliases
HTRS

How NewHT Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..htrs

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

filereadme.txt

Ransom message:

notes/readme.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with NewHT ransomware:

  • htrs.exe

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About This Analysis

This NewHT 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 NewHT.

Last updated: July 30, 2025