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Ransomware Research
Cybertron Ransomware
Cybertron 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
- Cybertron
- First Seen
- August 1, 2025
How Cybertron ransomware works
File modification behavior
Cybertron updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Cybertron modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .cybertron18
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Cybertron displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
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Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Cybertron ransomware:
- cyber18.exe
About this analysis
This Cybertron 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 Cybertron.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Cybertron inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Cybertron 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.