Ransomware Research
Zorro Ransomware
Zorro is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Zorro
- First Seen
- March 1, 2017
How Zorro Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Ransom note stored in the %Documents% folder
File Encryption Patterns
Zorro modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..zorroRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Zorro displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Take_Seriously (Your saving grace).txtRansom message:
notes/Take_Seriously (Your saving grace).txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Zorro ransomware:
Zorro.exeSAMPLES DK (2)zorro.exeQuote.txt.exesvchost.exeZORRO (ENCRIPT TXT,RAR,DOC.EXEzorro (Encript txt,rar,doc.exeZORRO.EXE
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About This Analysis
This Zorro 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 Zorro.
Last updated: July 30, 2025