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