5ss5c Ransomware
5ss5c is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: 5ss5cCrypt, DBGer.
Quick facts
How 5ss5c ransomware works
File encryption patterns
5ss5c modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, 5ss5c displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/_如何解密我的文件_.txt
notes/_How_to_decrypt_files.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with 5ss5c ransomware:
- 486613.exe
- c
- TVWWCJJ4.exe
- cpt.exe
- 276777.exe
- cpt.dat
- 2A013INZ.exe
About this analysis
This 5ss5c 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 5ss5c.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects 5ss5c inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify 5ss5c 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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