Ransomware Research

7zipper Ransomware

7zipper is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
7zipper
First Seen
January 1, 2017

How 7zipper Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Packs file to encrypted archive

File Encryption Patterns

7zipper modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..7zipper

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, 7zipper displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileSaiba como recuperar seus arquivos.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Saiba como recuperar seus arquivos.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

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About This Analysis

This 7zipper 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 7zipper.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

7zipper Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio