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Ransomware Research
Charon Ransomware
Charon is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Charon
- First Seen
- August 1, 2025
How Charon ransomware works
File modification behavior
Charon updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Charon modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .Charon
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Charon displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Charon ransomware:
- charon.exe
About this analysis
This Charon 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 Charon.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Charon inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Charon 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.