Ransomware Research
About Armageddon
Armageddon
Armageddon was first discovered in June 2019 in enterprise cloud environments.
| Name | Armageddon |
|---|---|
| First Seen | June 2019 |
Genealogy
To better understand Armageddon, we can trace it’s origins. Below is a snapshot of Armageddon’s genealogy.
| HiddenTear » Godsomware » Armageddon |
Targeting
Behavior of Armageddon
Armageddon is known to target specific file types. Below are all known file types that Armageddon is known to infect.
In some cases, ransomware will update the modified date, when it encrypts files. Armageddon updates the last modified date of the file it targets.
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Characteristics of Armageddon
Here are some of the unique characteristics that are helpful to know about Armageddon.
Ransomware Notes
Not all ransomware leaves a note. However, some ransomware leaves the infected party instructions on what the user should do to get rid of the ransomware, or satisfy the ransom. This often involves transferring money, often bitcoin or another cryptocurrency to a designated wallet.
Below are the type(s) of notes, content, and typical locations where Elastio has found ransom notes from Armageddon.
| Type | message |
|---|---|
| Location | OnceOnCompletion |
Executables
These are the names of the executables that contain the undetonated ransomware payload for Armageddon.
| Executables | Trojan.Ransom.HiddenTear.exe, file.exe, WnCryMode.exe, myfile.exe, J8RNJCUZ.exe |
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External Pages
Ransomware often links to external pages such as payment pages, telegram contacts, etc. Below are some of the URLs Elastio has found to be associated with Armageddon.
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