Ransomware Research
Secplaysomware Ransomware
Secplaysomware is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Secplaysomware
- First Seen
- December 1, 2024
How Secplaysomware Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
sec.key in %USERPROFILE%
File Encryption Patterns
Secplaysomware modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..qwertyRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Secplaysomware displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
UNLOCK_README.txtRansom message:
notes/UNLOCK_README.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Secplaysomware ransomware:
Keygen.exe
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About This Analysis
This Secplaysomware 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 Secplaysomware.
Last updated: July 30, 2025