notes/RUS!.txt
Location: Desktop
ALC is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: ALC - trbo.
How ALC alters file modification timestamps is not known.
After encrypting files, ALC displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/RUS!.txt
Location: Desktop
The following executable files are associated with ALC ransomware:
This ALC 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 ALC.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify ALC 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.