iGZa4C Ransomware
iGZa4C is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: iGZa4C2015win.
Quick facts
How iGZa4C ransomware works
File encryption patterns
iGZa4C modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
About this analysis
This iGZa4C 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 iGZa4C.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects iGZa4C inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify iGZa4C across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.
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