Ransomware Research
Spartacus Ransomware
Spartacus 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
- Spartacus
- First Seen
- April 1, 2018
How Spartacus Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://app.any.run/tasks/2d075f34-959f-4307-a592-126d06add4e0/ Full extension -> .[MastersRecovery@protonmail.com].Spartacus
File Encryption Patterns
Spartacus modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..Spartacus..SFRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Spartacus displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ ME.txtRansom message:
notes/READ ME.txt
Note locations:
RootDiscsDesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Spartacus ransomware:
SF.exe
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About This Analysis
This Spartacus 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 Spartacus.
Last updated: July 30, 2025