Ransomware Research

Spider Py Ransomware

Spider Py is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Spider Py
First Seen
June 1, 2021

How Spider Py Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Written in Python 3.8;PyInstaller

File Encryption Patterns

Spider Py modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..Spider..xiaomeng242

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Spider Py ransomware:

  • encrypt.exe
  • Ransomware.Spider.b!.exe

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About This Analysis

This Spider Py 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 Spider Py.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Spider Py Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio