fileHOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT
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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 modification behavior
Amnesia-2 resets file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Amnesia-2 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .TRMT
- .LOGOZ
- .wncry
- .gladn
- .hvsgt
- .am
- .amnesia
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Amnesia-2 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileInstruction of recovery files WannaCry.TXT
fileКак расшифровать файлы.TXT
fileENCRYPTED FILES.TXT
notes/ ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT
Location: EveryFolder
fileИнструкция по восстановлению данных.TXT
notes/Инструкция по восстановлению данных.TXT
Location: EveryFolder
fileКак расшифровать файлы.TXT
notes/Как расшифровать файлы.TXT
Location: EveryFolder
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Amnesia-2 ransomware:
- guide.exe
- locker.exe
Recovery and decryption tools
Decryption tools may be available for Amnesia-2. Review the resources below:
About this analysis
This Amnesia-2 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 Amnesia-2.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Amnesia-2 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Amnesia-2 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.