Ransomware Research

Everbe Ransomware

Everbe is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Everbe 2.0-3.0.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Everbe
First Seen
March 1, 2018
Known Aliases
Everbe 2.0-3.0

How Everbe ransomware works

File encryption patterns

Everbe modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.everbe.lightning.volcano.embrace.pain.eV3rbe.EVIL.HYENA.thunder.divine.NOT_OPEN.EVEREST.neverdies@tutanota.com.seed.DEADMIN.COCKROACH.Oypl7T1i9.CULEX

Ransom note and payment demands

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

file!=How_recovery_files=!.txt
notes/!=How_recovery_files=!.txt
Location: EveryFolder
filekey.txt
notes/key.txt
fileReadme if you want restore files.txt
notes/Readme if you want restore files.txt
Location: EveryFolder
file!_HOW_RECOVERY_FILES_!.txt
notes/!_HOW_RECOVERY_FILES_!.txt
Location: EveryFolder
file!=How_to_decrypt_files=!.txt
notes/!=How_to_decrypt_files=!.txt
Location: EveryFolder
fileEVEREST LOCKER.txt
notes/EVEREST LOCKER.txt
file!#_How_to_decrypt_files_#!.txt
notes/!#_How_to_decrypt_files_#!.txt
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Everbe ransomware:

About this analysis

This Everbe 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 Everbe.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Everbe inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Everbe 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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