Kirk Ransomware & Spock Decryptor

Aliases: Kirk & Spock Decryptor

First seen
2017-03-01 00:00:00
Malware type
ransomware
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 13:24:20

Context

This is most likely to affect English speaking users, since the note is written in English. English is understood worldwide, thus anyone can be harmed. The hacker spread the virus using email spam, fake updates, and harmful attachments. All your files are compromised including music, MS Office, Open Office, pictures, videos, shared online files etc.. Payments in Monero

Reports & references

  • bleepingcomputer.com — The Week In Ransomware March 17Th 2017 Revenge Petrwrap And Captain Kirk (report)
  • id-ransomware.blogspot.co.il — Kirkspock Ransomware (report)
  • bleepingcomputer.com — Kirk Ransomware Help Support Topic Kirk Extension Ransom Notetxt (report)
  • networkworld.com — Star Trek Themed Kirk Ransomware Has Spock Decryptor Demands Ransom Be Paid In Monero (report)
  • securityweek.com — Star Trek Themed Kirk Ransomware Emerges (report)
  • grahamcluley.com — Kirk Ransomware Sports Star Trek Themed Decryptor Little Known Crypto Currency (report)
  • virustotal.com — Analysis (report)

External references