Ransomware Research
Slimhem Ransomware
Slimhem is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Slimhem
- First Seen
- December 1, 2016
How Slimhem Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Slimhem modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..ENCRYPTEDTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Slimhem ransomware:
Slimhem.exeSlimhem (1).exe0fd60de5a5ee60c4c274d88d8f839f6a (1)download[1]
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About This Analysis
This Slimhem 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 Slimhem.
Last updated: July 30, 2025