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Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
GhosHacker Ransomware
GhosHacker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- GhosHacker
- First Seen
- May 1, 2024
How GhosHacker ransomware works
File modification behavior
GhosHacker updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
GhosHacker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .red
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, GhosHacker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
notes/note.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with GhosHacker ransomware:
- SeroXen.exe
About this analysis
This GhosHacker 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 GhosHacker.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects GhosHacker inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify GhosHacker 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.