Ransomware Research
About GlobeImposter
GlobeImposter
GlobeImposter was first discovered in December 2016 in enterprise cloud environments. GlobeImposter is found in environments with a number of different names, including Fake Globe, GlobeImposter NextGen, FakeGlobeImposter, GlobeImposterImitator, etc. For a full list of all names, please see below.
| Name | GlobeImposter |
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| AKA |
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| First Seen | December 2016 |
Genealogy
To better understand GlobeImposter, we can trace it’s origins. Below is a snapshot of GlobeImposter’s genealogy.
| Globe » GlobeImposter » Alco |
Targeting
Behavior of GlobeImposter
GlobeImposter is known to target specific file types. Below are all known file types that GlobeImposter is known to infect.
In some cases, ransomware will update the modified date, when it encrypts files. GlobeImposter updates the last modified date of the file it targets.
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Characteristics of GlobeImposter
Here are some of the unique characteristics that are helpful to know about GlobeImposter.
Suffixes
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 GlobeImposter ransomware is known to change.
| Suffixes | .hotprice8, .SEXY+, .crypted_nakanishi@india_com, .Rooster4444, .[Zfile@Tuta.Io], .write_us_on_email, .apk, .suddentax, .sea, .crypt, .[paradisecity@cock.li].arena, .pizdec, .FIX, .keepcalm, .FIXI, .vdul, .2cXpCihgsVxB3, .hNcrypt, .virginprotection, .oni, .707, .s1crypt, .au1crypt, .GOTHAM, .HAPP, .{asnaeb7@india.com}.BRT92, .725, .skunk, .mtk118, .coded, .astra, .492, ..txt, .rumblegoodboy, .0402, .trump, .{saruman7@india.com}.BRT92, .lock, .BUSH, .f1crypt, .clinTON, .nopasaran, .crypted_steffevendeng@post_com, .911, .f41o1, .foste, .MAKGR, .pliNGY, .POHU, .foster, .fuck, .Chartogy, .crypted_urid@aaathats3as.com, .CHAK, .LIN, ...doc, .decoder, .crypted_yoshikada@cock_lu, . |
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Ransomware Notes
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 GlobeImposter.
| Type | file |
|---|---|
| File Name | Help Restore.hta |
| Location | EveryFolder |
| Type | file |
|---|---|
| File Name | recover files.hta |
| Location | EveryFolder |
| Type | file |
|---|---|
| File Name | read_it.txt |
| Location | EveryFolder |
| Type | file |
|---|---|
| File Name | read-me.txt |
| Location | EveryFolder |
| Type | file |
|---|---|
| File Name | how_to_back_files.html |
| Location | EveryFolder |
| Type | file |
|---|---|
| File Name | RECOVERY_DARKBIT.txt |
| Location | EveryFolder |
| Type | file |
|---|---|
| File Name | #HOW_DECRYPT_FILES#.html |
| Location | EveryFolder |
| Type | file |
|---|---|
| File Name | !your_files!.html |
| Location | EveryFolder |
| Type | file |
|---|---|
| File Name | support.html |
| Location | EveryFolder |
| Type | file |
|---|---|
| File Name | HOW_RECOVER.html |
| Location | EveryFolder |
| Type | file |
|---|---|
| File Name | how_to_open_files.html |
| Location | EveryFolder |
| Type | file |
|---|---|
| File Name | help you.txt |
| Location | EveryFolder |
Executables
These are the names of the executables that contain the undetonated ransomware payload for GlobeImposter.
| Executables | cyber_chinya.exe, подтверждение.exe, gen_vk.exe, 2-0.5.exe, oni.exe, oni.exe_org, 9b.exe, d104.exe, kqhtzxaerb.exe, StandardSignals, Shown, spacelol.kaf_decrypted, ???? - ????? ????????.scr, DOCU11072017 - ?????.scr, Июль - новый документ.scr, Копия за июль.scr, DOCU11072017 - копия.scr, file.scr, Июль - новый документ.scr, - .scr, Trojan.Ransom.GlobeImposter.exe, Purgen.exe, GlobeImposter_Gotham_Variant.exe, svchost.exe, globeimposter_gotham_variant.exe, GlobeImposter_Happ_or_Crypt_Variant.exe, PascalABCNET.exe, 26591.exe, executable.exe, HPLaserJetService.exe, globe.exe, 3, 3.2, INV-000342.vbs, System.exe, 1.dat, 113810.exe, 174394.exe, 1.dat.exe, Modifiable Irqs, Interl thesaurus service.exe, 30.exe, 30.11.2017.scr, 30 ???????.scr, 2.exe, 30 .scr, 30 октября.scr, globeimposter.exe, 1.exe, moi_09_11_2017.exe, chess.exe.old, chess.exe, GlobeImposter.exe, 06c82e99.gxe, UYTd46732, UYTd46732.exe, 06.12.17.scr, 06.12.17 ?????.scr, 06.12.scr, tOldHSYW, extract-1513991782.382514-HTTP-FOSLGGC6wGdwbGkB3.raw, extract-1513991782.382514-HTTP-FOSLGGC6wGdwbGkB3 (3).raw, extract-1513991782.382514-HTTP-FOSLGGC6wGdwbGkB3 (2).raw, extract-1513991782.382514-HTTP-FOSLGGC6wGdwbGkB3 (1).raw, file.exe, rWRCCRTqJ2.exe, tOldHSYW.exe, d42fe4c0-e9b5-11e7-9688-80e65024849a.file, a (144).exe, virus (110).exe, 3c701aa9.gxe, myfile.exe, toldhsyw.exe, Nbd, 22 ??????.scr~.~VIRUS~, 22 ??????.scr, 22 января 2018.scr, 22 янв.scr, 22 ???????????.scr, 22 янв.xxx, 22 янв.scr (3), 22 ?????? 2018.scr, 22 .scr, 22 ???.scr, 64secondmix.exe, service_viewer.exe, IntelManagerService.exe, suspect01.exe, Resume.doc.bin, conhost.exe, cmd, Intel Core Update.exe, globeimposter, SEXY3.EXE, 勒索.exe, test_v.doc, svhost.exe, font.bin, font.exe, 1anami2.exe, abat.exe, cmd.exe, _ski_.exe, BulkFileChanger, BulkFileChanger.exe, 43755.exe_, graf, Graf_b2.exe, velasquez.joeli.exe, TlJjg.bin, rdfg546fgh.exe, dplaysvr.exe, ChromeSetup.exe, 9CXZLII4.exe, _lio_.exe, DJ0507.EXE, tanos.exe, Erenahen.exe, _gke_.exe, _ayr_.exe, d_upd1008.exe, SYSTEM.EXE, lorena.bin, HAPPYTHREE.EXE, _aro.exe, __aro.bin, lockisdog.bin, lockisdog.exe, _yosKa4_.exe, IntelTheasurusService.exe, lock.exe, HAPPYTHREE.EXE.exe, winlogon.exe, bit.exe, sb_373999_bs, 8curse.exe, 重要書類.exe, darkbit.exe, Tenorshare 4mekeyy.exe, wlnlogon.exe, TuRKey_RanSOmWarE.exe, System.ini.exe, TuRKey_RanSOmWarE.bin, Netflorist Coupon Generator.exe, Netflorist.exe, f0l883C310jlvRp.exe, clown.exe, ETH 200.exe, sql_service.exe, software.exe, star.exe, 1[1].dat, apkcrypt.exe, zmt.exe, rooster4444.exe, xrzrgjts.exe, ADOBE ACROBAT UPDATE SERVICE.EXE, FastEncrypt.EXE, _nak_.exe |
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External Pages
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 GlobeImposter.
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Available Decryptors for GlobeImposter
Decryptors help to decrypt the infected ransomware files. Below are the known decryptors for files that have been infected by GlobeImposter.
If there are any known decryptors for this ransomware, they are linked here.
| Name | GlobeImposter decryptor |
|---|---|
| URL | https://www.emsisoft.com/en/ransomware-decryption/globeimposter/ |
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