Ransomware Research
Amnesia-2 Ransomware
Amnesia-2 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Amnesia2.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Amnesia-2
- First Seen
- September 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- Amnesia2
How Amnesia-2 Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Amnesia-2 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..TRMT..LOGOZ..wncry..gladn..hvsgt..am..amnesiaRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Amnesia-2 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXTRansom message:
notes/HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT
Instruction of recovery files WannaCry.TXTКак расшифровать файлы.TXT ENCRYPTED FILES.TXTRansom message:
notes/ ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolderИнструкция по восстановлению данных.TXTRansom message:
notes/Инструкция по восстановлению данных.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Amnesia-2 ransomware:
guide.exelocker.exe
Recovery and Decryption Tools
Good news! Decryption tools are available for Amnesia-2 ransomware:
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About This Analysis
This Amnesia-2 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 Amnesia-2.
Last updated: September 30, 2025
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