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Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
Hexamethy Ransomware
Hexamethy is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Hexamethy
- First Seen
- December 1, 2024
How Hexamethy ransomware works
File modification behavior
Hexamethy updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Hexamethy modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .HXAMTHY
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Hexamethy displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
notes/note.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Hexamethy ransomware:
- Cuda8xinstaller.exe
- MainLoader.exe
- NOOB.exe
- XIMMATRIXFlash-20260305-PC.exe
- HEXAMETHYLCYCLOTRISILOXANE.exe
- CryptoLocker.exe
About this analysis
This Hexamethy 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 Hexamethy.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Hexamethy inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Hexamethy 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.