Ransomware Research
Hello There Ransomware
Hello There is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Hello There
- First Seen
- February 1, 2026
How Hello There ransomware works
File modification behavior
Hello There updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Hello There ransomware:
- Hello There.exe
About this analysis
This Hello There 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 Hello There.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Hello There inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Hello There 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.