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Ransomware Research
Zipper Ransomware
Zipper is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: FileCompressor.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Zipper
- First Seen
- October 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- FileCompressor
How Zipper ransomware works
File modification behavior
How Zipper alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
Zipper modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .zip
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Zipper displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This Zipper 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 Zipper.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Zipper inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Zipper 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.