UpdateHost Ransomware
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 13:27:02
Context
It’s directed to English speaking users, therefore is able to infect worldwide. It is spread using email spam, fake updates, attachments and so on. It encrypts all your files, including: music, MS Office, Open Office, pictures, videos, shared online files etc.. Poses as Microsoft Copyright 2017 and requests ransom in bitcoins.
Reports & references
- id-ransomware.blogspot.co.il — Updatehost Ransomware (report)
- bleepingcomputer.com — Windows Update Host 16362 (report)