Ransomware Research
KillYourself Ransomware
KillYourself is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- KillYourself
- First Seen
- March 1, 2026
How KillYourself ransomware works
File modification behavior
KillYourself updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
KillYourself modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .kys
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with KillYourself ransomware:
- KillYourself.exe
About this analysis
This KillYourself 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 KillYourself.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects KillYourself inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify KillYourself 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.