screenshot
notes/wallpaper.jpg
Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
HarpyEnc Ransomware
HarpyEnc is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- HarpyEnc
- First Seen
- January 1, 2026
How HarpyEnc ransomware works
File modification behavior
HarpyEnc updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
HarpyEnc modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .locked
- .secure
- .enc
- .protected
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, HarpyEnc displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
notes/note.txt
Location: Login
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with HarpyEnc ransomware:
- WindowsApp2.exe
About this analysis
This HarpyEnc 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 HarpyEnc.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects HarpyEnc inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify HarpyEnc 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.