RASTAKHIZ

First seen
2016-10-01 00:00:00
Malware type
ransomware
Profile updated
2026-07-07 13:41:47

Context

Hidden Tear variant discovered in October 2016. After activation, provides victims with an unlimited amount of time to gather the requested ransom money and pay it. Related unlock keys and the response sent to and from a Gmail addres

Reports & references

  • accenture.com — Accenture Cyber Threatscape Report 2018 (report)
  • id-ransomware.blogspot.com — Rastakhiz Ransomware (report)

External references