Ransomware Research

Griffin Ransomware

Griffin is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Griffin
First Seen
August 1, 2024

Ransom note and payment demands

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

file#Recovery.txt
notes/#Recovery.txt
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Griffin ransomware:

About this analysis

This Griffin 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 Griffin.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Griffin inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Griffin 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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