1337 Ransomware
1337 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How 1337 ransomware works
File encryption patterns
1337 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, 1337 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/yourhope.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with 1337 ransomware:
- system32.exe
- svchost.exe
About this analysis
This 1337 ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like 1337.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects 1337 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify 1337 across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.
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