fileREAD___ME.txt
notes/READ___ME.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
Chen_Error Ransomware
Chen_Error is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2015, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Chen_Error
- First Seen
- January 1, 2015
How Chen_Error ransomware works
File modification behavior
Chen_Error updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Chen_Error modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Prefixes added to encrypted files
- error_
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Chen_Error displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileREAD_ME.txt
notes/READ_ME.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Chen_Error ransomware:
- file-7968687_exe
- temp.exe
- dyYOxCbE.exe
About this analysis
This Chen_Error 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 Chen_Error.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Chen_Error inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Chen_Error 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.