Type
File Name
Location
Embargo was first discovered in May 2024 in enterprise cloud environments.
Name
Embargo
First Seen
May 2024
Embargo is known to target specific file types. Below are all known file types that Embargo is known to infect.
In some cases, ransomware will update the modified date, when it encrypts files. Embargo updates the last modified date of the file it targets.
Some ransomware will change or append a suffix to the end of the file after they are encrypted, including changing the extension of a file. Here are some of the possible suffixes that Embargo ransomware is known to change.
Suffixes
/.[a-f0-9]{6}$/
Not all ransomware leaves a note. However, some ransomware leaves the infected party instructions on what the user should do to get rid of the ransomware, or satisfy the ransom. This often involves transferring money, often bitcoin or another cryptocurrency to a designated wallet.
Below are the type(s) of notes, content, and typical locations where Elastio has found ransom notes from Embargo.
Type File Name Location file HOW_TO_RECOVER_FILES.txt EveryFolder
These are the names of the executables that contain the undetonated ransomware payload for Embargo.
Executables
Embargo – 복사본.exe_suspicious_ransomware
Ransomware often links to external pages such as payment pages, telegram contacts, etc. Below are some of the URLs Elastio has found to be associated with Embargo.
External Pages
