JungleSec Ransomware
JungleSec is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How JungleSec ransomware works
File encryption patterns
JungleSec modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, JungleSec displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/ENCRYPTED.md
About this analysis
This JungleSec 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 JungleSec.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects JungleSec inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify JungleSec 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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