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Ransomware Research
Boris HT Ransomware
Boris HT is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Boris HT
- First Seen
- June 1, 2018
How Boris HT ransomware works
File modification behavior
Boris HT updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Boris HT modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .boris
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Boris HT displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Boris HT ransomware:
- svhost.exe
About this analysis
This Boris HT 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 Boris HT.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Boris HT inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Boris HT 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.