Cyb3rDrag0nz Ransomware
Cyb3rDrag0nz is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How Cyb3rDrag0nz ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Cyb3rDrag0nz modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Cyb3rDrag0nz displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/TheAnonymousGlobal_ReadMe.txt
notes/tmp.png
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Cyb3rDrag0nz ransomware:
- ransom.exe
About this analysis
This Cyb3rDrag0nz 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 Cyb3rDrag0nz.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Cyb3rDrag0nz inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Cyb3rDrag0nz across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.
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