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