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Ransomware Research
0mega Ransomware
0mega is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- 0mega
- First Seen
- May 1, 2022
How 0mega ransomware works
File modification behavior
How 0mega alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
0mega modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .0mega
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, 0mega displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This 0mega ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like 0mega.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects 0mega inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify 0mega across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.