Ransomware Research

Secp0 Ransomware

Secp0 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
Secp0
First Seen
March 1, 2026

How Secp0 ransomware works

File modification behavior

Secp0 updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

Secp0 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
  • ./\.\w{6}$/

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Secp0 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileDECRYPT-FILES.txt
notes/DECRYPT-FILES.txt

Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Secp0 ransomware:

  • GoogleUpdateSetup.exe

About this analysis

This Secp0 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 Secp0.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Secp0 inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Secp0 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.