Ransomware Research

KeyGroup777 Ransomware

KeyGroup777 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Key Group.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
KeyGroup777
First Seen
August 1, 2022
Known Aliases
Key Group

How KeyGroup777 ransomware works

File encryption patterns

KeyGroup777 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.keygroup777tg.keygroup.keygroup777

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, KeyGroup777 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileHOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with KeyGroup777 ransomware:

About this analysis

This KeyGroup777 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 KeyGroup777.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects KeyGroup777 inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify KeyGroup777 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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