Armageddon is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
Armageddon
First Seen
June 1, 2019
How Armageddon Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Does not encrypt system drive
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Armageddon displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletion
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Armageddon ransomware:
Trojan.Ransom.HiddenTear.exe
file.exe
WnCryMode.exe
myfile.exe
J8RNJCUZ.exe
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