Ransomware Research

SWIFT Ransomware

SWIFT is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
SWIFT
First Seen
February 1, 2024

How SWIFT Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> magic.mgc.[swift_1@tutamail.com].SWIFT

File Encryption Patterns

SWIFT modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..SWIFT

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, SWIFT displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

file#SWIFT-Help.txt

Ransom message:

notes/#SWIFT-Help.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
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Ransom message:

notes/DBF83B09390CC34B21D0259DF2B82DF3.bmp

Note locations:

Desktop

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About This Analysis

This SWIFT 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 SWIFT.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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