fileFILES ENCRYPTED.txt
notes/FILES ENCRYPTED.txt
Location: RootDiscs, Desktop
Ransomware Research
Boost Ransomware
Boost is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Boost
- First Seen
- May 1, 2024
How Boost ransomware works
File modification behavior
Boost updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Boost modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .boost
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Boost displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileInfo.hta
notes/Info.hta
Location: Roaming, StartUp
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Boost ransomware:
- file.exe
About this analysis
This Boost 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 Boost.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Boost inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Boost across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.