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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 modification behavior
AMBA updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
AMBA modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .AMBA
- .prod
- .RROD
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, AMBA displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This AMBA 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 AMBA.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects AMBA inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify AMBA 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.