Ransomware Research

Targetware Ransomware

Targetware is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Targetware
First Seen
April 1, 2023

How Targetware ransomware works

File modification behavior

Targetware updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

Ransom note and payment demands

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

filedecrypt_Last_Chance.html
notes/decrypt_Last_Chance.html

Location: Desktop

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Targetware ransomware:

  • HHhxzbcbTTa.exe

About this analysis

This Targetware 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 Targetware.

Last updated: August 24, 2023

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Targetware inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Targetware 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.