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Detectable Ransomware Zeropadypt
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Zeropadypt Ransomware
Zeropadypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Ouroboros.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Zeropadypt
- First Seen
- July 1, 2019
- Known Aliases
- Ouroboros
How Zeropadypt Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .Email=[smartrecav@tutanota.com]ID=[1NPH5TK6249SQBJ].odveta - > .[tormented.soul@tuta.io][MJ-YI0964275831].bom -> .[Decryption.n@criptext.com][MJ-ON6413792508].Arm, https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/709944/we-were-hit-by-an-ouroboros-ransomware/ https://app.any.run/tasks/13e4d66b-313b-4cc1-b775-9285df6e2a86/#
File Encryption Patterns
Zeropadypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..limbo
..Lazarus
..Lazarus+
..KRONOS
..Angus
..lol
..hiddenhelp
..James
..odveta
..rx99
..Bitdefender
..Ouchachia
..rails
..vash
..encrypt
..bom
..Cypher
..baxter
..Arm,
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Zeropadypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Read-Me-Now.txt
Ransom message:
notes/Read-Me-Now.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
DECRYPTION_GUIDANCE.txt
Ransom message:
notes/DECRYPTION_GUIDANCE.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
!INFO.HTA
Ransom message:
notes/!INFO.HTA
Note locations:
EveryFolder
HowToDecrypt.txt
Ransom message:
notes/HowToDecrypt.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Unlock-Files.txt
Ransom message:
notes/Unlock-Files.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Decrypt-me.txt
Ransom message:
notes/Decrypt-me.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
How_to_Unlock-Files.txt
Ransom message:
notes/How_to_Unlock-Files.txt
How_to_Unlock_Files.txt
Ransom message:
notes/How_to_Unlock_Files.txt
Note locations:
RootDiscs
Desktop
Unlock_Files.txt
Ransom message:
notes/Unlock_Files.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Zeropadypt ransomware:
letitbedecryptedzi.exe
unlockme123@protonmail.com.bin
unlockme123@protonmail.com.exe
Mr.TeslaBrain@gmail.com.exe
Rezcrypt@cock.li_Kronos.exe
WpfApp1.exe
uiapp.exe
out
svchost.exe1
ZX.exe
sys-dll-updater.exe
Encrypt.exe
Hi.exe
ours.bin
out.exe
Ouroborosv7.exe
Windows Session Manager.exe
Recovery and Decryption Tools
Good news! Decryption tools are available for Zeropadypt ransomware:
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About This Analysis
This Zeropadypt 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 Zeropadypt.
Last updated: July 30, 2025