file/^\w{9}\.README\.txt$/
notes/sYMY1N6ah.README.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
Brain Cipher Ransomware
Brain Cipher is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Brain Cipher
- First Seen
- June 1, 2024
How Brain Cipher ransomware works
File modification behavior
Brain Cipher updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Brain Cipher modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- ./\.\w{9}$/
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Brain Cipher displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Brain Cipher ransomware:
- win.exe
- brain chiper.exe
About this analysis
This Brain Cipher 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 Brain Cipher.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Brain Cipher inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Brain Cipher 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.