Ransomware Research
Santa Ransomware
Santa is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Santa
- First Seen
- December 1, 2017
How Santa Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Fake
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Santa displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Santa ransomware:
ChristmasPresent.exe
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About This Analysis
This Santa 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 Santa.
Last updated: July 30, 2025