fileReadMe.txt
notes/ReadMe.txt
Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
Hitobito Ransomware
Hitobito is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Hitobito
- First Seen
- June 1, 2025
How Hitobito ransomware works
File modification behavior
Hitobito updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Hitobito modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .locked
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Hitobito displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Hitobito ransomware:
- Locker00.exe
About this analysis
This Hitobito 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 Hitobito.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Hitobito inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Hitobito 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.