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Ransomware Research
Erebus 2017 Ransomware
Erebus 2017 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Erebus 2017
- First Seen
- February 1, 2017
How Erebus 2017 ransomware works
File modification behavior
Erebus 2017 updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Erebus 2017 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .ecrypt
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Erebus 2017 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Erebus 2017 ransomware:
- myfile.exe
- 1.exe
- erebus.exe
- gxyegj.exe
- h2ATEgqmze.exe
About this analysis
This Erebus 2017 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 Erebus 2017.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Erebus 2017 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Erebus 2017 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.