Ransomware Research

SuperB Ransomware

SuperB is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
SuperB
First Seen
September 1, 2017

How SuperB ransomware works

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
.enc

Ransom note and payment demands

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

file{original_file_name}
notes/note.txt
Location: EveryFile

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with SuperB ransomware:

About this analysis

This SuperB 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 SuperB.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects SuperB inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify SuperB 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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