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Ransomware Research
Gbst524 Ransomware
Gbst524 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Gbst524
- First Seen
- June 1, 2025
How Gbst524 ransomware works
File modification behavior
Gbst524 updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Gbst524 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .Gbst524
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Gbst524 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Gbst524 ransomware:
- lock.exe
About this analysis
This Gbst524 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 Gbst524.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Gbst524 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Gbst524 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.