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Ransomware Research
Trap98 Ransomware
Trap98 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Trap98
- First Seen
- December 1, 2025
How Trap98 ransomware works
File modification behavior
Trap98 updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Trap98 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .trap98
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Trap98 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Trap98 ransomware:
- trap98s.exe
- tp888v5.exe
About this analysis
This Trap98 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 Trap98.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Trap98 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Trap98 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.