Type
File Name
Location
Globe-2 was first discovered in November 2016 in enterprise cloud environments.
Name
Globe-2
First Seen
November 2016
Globe-2 is known to target specific file types. Below are all known file types that Globe-2 is known to infect.
In some cases, ransomware will update the modified date, when it encrypts files. Globe-2 resets the last modified date of the file it targets.
Some ransomware will change or append a suffix to the end of the file after they are encrypted, including changing the extension of a file. Here are some of the possible suffixes that Globe-2 ransomware is known to change.
Suffixes
.zendr2, .ACRYPT, .blt, .duhust, .exploit, .MK, .x3m, .SGood, .gurdian-decrypt@india.com.ps4, .dcrptme, .lovewindows, .trust, .GSupport3, .unlockvt@india.com, .sorry, .rescuers@india.com.3392cYAn548QZeUf.lock, .helptoyou1@india.com.8464DBdhFhbd4.lock, .crypto-helper@india.com, .vnature@india.com, .lock, .decrypr_helper@india.com, .decryptional, .vapefile, .a95436@ya.ru, .vrmrkz, .frmvrlr2017
Not all ransomware leaves a note. However, some ransomware leaves the infected party instructions on what the user should do to get rid of the ransomware, or satisfy the ransom. This often involves transferring money, often bitcoin or another cryptocurrency to a designated wallet.
Below are the type(s) of notes, content, and typical locations where Elastio has found ransom notes from Globe-2.
Type File Name Location file How to restore files.hta EveryFolder file HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
These are the names of the executables that contain the undetonated ransomware payload for Globe-2.
Executables
ZendrSx1.exe, locker.e, locker.exe, trust.exe, autoSmart.exe, Local Security Service.exe, locker_1.exe, GlobeChanged.exe, NoPrice.exe, decryptional.exe, vapefile.exe, nord.exe, vrm_network.exe, x3m.exe
Ransomware often links to external pages such as payment pages, telegram contacts, etc. Below are some of the URLs Elastio has found to be associated with Globe-2.
External Pages
