Ransomware Research
SeginChile Ransomware
SeginChile is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- SeginChile
- First Seen
- May 1, 2016
How SeginChile Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
SeginChile modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..seginchileRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, SeginChile displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
instrucciones.txtRansom message:
notes/instrucciones.txt
Note locations:
Desktopinstrucciones.htmlNote locations:
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About This Analysis
This SeginChile 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 SeginChile.
Last updated: July 30, 2025