Ransomware Research
5ss5c Ransomware
5ss5c is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: 5ss5cCrypt, DBGer.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- 5ss5c
- First Seen
- January 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- 5ss5cCryptDBGer
How 5ss5c Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
1f3509cc11ffa1f7d839df93615cf1ba0819d75cafd5ef59110d9b01fb90addd -> dropper https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/1f3509cc11ffa1f7d839df93615cf1ba0819d75cafd5ef59110d9b01fb90addd/5b3094917ca3e165517ad7c9
File Encryption Patterns
5ss5c modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..5ss5c..dbgerPrefixes added to encrypted files:
[5ss5c@mail.ru][dbger@protonmail.com]Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, 5ss5c displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
_如何解密我的文件_.txtRansom message:
notes/_如何解密我的文件_.txt
Note locations:
RootDiscs_How_to_decrypt_files.txtRansom message:
notes/_How_to_decrypt_files.txt
Note locations:
RootDiscsTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with 5ss5c ransomware:
486613.execTVWWCJJ4.execpt.exe276777.execpt.dat2A013INZ.exe
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About This Analysis
This 5ss5c ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like 5ss5c.
Last updated: July 30, 2025