DeathHiddenTear Ransomware
DeathHiddenTear is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Large&Small HT.
Quick facts
How DeathHiddenTear ransomware works
File encryption patterns
DeathHiddenTear modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, DeathHiddenTear displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/Decrypt Instructions.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with DeathHiddenTear ransomware:
- ssvchost.exe
- DeathHiddenTear.exe
- nc.exe
About this analysis
This DeathHiddenTear 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 DeathHiddenTear.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects DeathHiddenTear inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify DeathHiddenTear 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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