Ransomware Research
AMBA Ransomware
AMBA is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- AMBA
- First Seen
- June 1, 2016
How AMBA Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
AMBA modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..AMBA..prod..RRODRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, AMBA displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
ПРОЧТИ_МЕНЯ.txtRansom message:
notes/ПРОЧТИ_МЕНЯ.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This AMBA ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like AMBA.
Last updated: July 30, 2025