Ransomware Research
Snatch Ransomware
Snatch is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Snatch
- First Seen
- April 1, 2018
How Snatch Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://app.any.run/tasks/eb7a48e5-dadc-4c08-8835-191bb212e560/
File Encryption Patterns
Snatch modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..snatch
..abcde
..FileSlack
..jupstb
..cekisan
..icp
..jimm
..FKVGM
..yqbdpevbz
./\.[a-z0-9]{5,12}$/
..hceem
..cbs0z
..ohwqg
..wvtr0
..egmwv
..tl30z
..gdjlosvtnib
..wbqczq
..xbvpnvee
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Snatch displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Readme_Restore_Files.txt
Ransom message:
notes/Readme_Restore_Files.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
/^Restore_[A-Z0-9]{4,10}_Files\.txt$/
Ransom message:
notes/Restore_ICPICP_Files.txt
/^RESTORE_[A-Z0-9]{4,10}_DATA\.txt$/
Ransom message:
notes/RESTORE_HCEEM_DATA.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
/^DECRYPT_[A-Z0-9]{4,10}_FILES\.txt$/
Ransom message:
notes/DECRYPT_OHWQG_FILES.txt
/^RESTORE_[A-Z0-9]{4,10}_FILES\.txt$/
HOW TO RESTORE YOUR FILES.TXT
Ransom message:
notes/HOW TO RESTORE YOUR FILES.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolder
/^README_[A-Z0-9]{4,10}_FILES\.txt$/
Ransom message:
notes/README_HRDHS_FILES.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Snatch ransomware:
pritunl-service.exe
yUiChG
jupstb.exe
JUPSTB32.exe
wnyFd9IaAUy1TgqIpqU6xhvEfoEIO9
594294.exe
hceemx86.exe
wvtr0x64.exe
yiojrbdazx64.exe
update.exe
createdir.exe
pigzqbqnvbux64.exe
qensvlcbymkx64.exe
safe.exe
aulmhwpbpzix64.exe
2.exe
vbcudt.exe
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About This Analysis
This Snatch 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 Snatch.
Last updated: July 30, 2025