Ransomware Research
About 7ev3n
7ev3n
7ev3n was first discovered in January 2016 in enterprise cloud environments.
| Name | 7ev3n |
|---|---|
| First Seen | January 2016 |
Genealogy
To better understand 7ev3n, we can trace it’s origins. Below is a snapshot of 7ev3n’s genealogy.
| 7ev3n » 7ev3n-HONE$T |
Targeting
Behavior of 7ev3n
7ev3n is known to target specific file types. Below are all known file types that 7ev3n is known to infect.
In some cases, ransomware will update the modified date, when it encrypts files. 7ev3n unknown the last modified date of the file it targets.
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Characteristics of 7ev3n
Here are some of the unique characteristics that are helpful to know about 7ev3n.
Suffixes
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 7ev3n ransomware is known to change.
| Suffixes | .R5A, .R4A |
|---|
Ransomware Notes
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 7ev3n.
| Type | file |
|---|---|
| File Name | FILES_BACK.txt |
| Location |
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