Ransomware Research
Termite Ransomware
Termite is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Termite
- First Seen
- August 1, 2018
How Termite Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Should be run from %TEMP%
File Encryption Patterns
Termite modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..aaaaaa..Xiak..DontNeed$!Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Termite displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
LoginTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Termite ransomware:
Termite.exe____exp.binTermite.exe.renameTool.xls.exe
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About This Analysis
This Termite 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 Termite.
Last updated: July 30, 2025