UpdateHost is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
UpdateHost
First Seen
February 1, 2017
How UpdateHost Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Doesn't encrypt C drive
File Encryption Patterns
UpdateHost modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..locked
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, UpdateHost displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileREAD_IT.txt
Ransom message:
notes/READ_IT.txt
Note locations:
Desktop
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with UpdateHost ransomware:
UpdateHost.exe
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