Ransomware Research

Cyber SpLiTTer Ransomware

Cyber SpLiTTer is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Cyber SpLiTTer NextGen, Cyber SpLiTTer Vbs.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Cyber SpLiTTer
First Seen
September 1, 2016
Known Aliases
Cyber SpLiTTer NextGenCyber SpLiTTer Vbs

How Cyber SpLiTTer ransomware works

File encryption patterns

Cyber SpLiTTer modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.Isis.Crypted.кибер разветвитель.Cyber SpLiTTer Vbs

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Cyber SpLiTTer displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileREAD@My.txt
file@-Decrypt-@.txt
notes/@-Decrypt-@.txt
fileReadMe.txt
notes/ReadMe.txt
message
notes/note.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Cyber SpLiTTer ransomware:

About this analysis

This Cyber SpLiTTer 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 Cyber SpLiTTer.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Cyber SpLiTTer inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Cyber SpLiTTer 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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