RedEye
- First seen
- 2018-05-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware, wiper
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 13:25:11
Context
Jakub Kroustek discovered the RedEye Ransomware, which appends the .RedEye extension and wipes the contents of the files. RedEye can also rewrite the MBR with a screen that gives authors contact info and YouTube channel. Bart also wrote an article on this ransomware detailing how it works and what it does on a system.The ransomware author contacted BleepingComputer and told us that this ransomware was never intended for distribution and was created just for fun.
Reports & references
- bleepingcomputer.com — The Week In Ransomware June 8Th 2018 Crybrazil Cryptconsole And Magniber (report)
- twitter.com — 1004463935905509376 (report)
- bartblaze.blogspot.com — Redeye Ransomware Theres More Than (report)
- id-ransomware.blogspot.com — Redeye Ransomware (report)