SatanCryptor Go Ransomware
SatanCryptor Go is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: M0rphine, Session.
Quick facts
How SatanCryptor Go ransomware works
File encryption patterns
SatanCryptor Go modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, SatanCryptor Go displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/# SATAN CRYPTOR #.hta
notes/# M0rphine Help #.hta
notes/_ÈçºÎ½âÃÜÎÒµÄÎļþ_.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with SatanCryptor Go ransomware:
- 2019-12-18.exe
- mor.exe
- svchost.exe
About this analysis
This SatanCryptor Go 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 SatanCryptor Go.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects SatanCryptor Go inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify SatanCryptor Go 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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