fileREADME.txt
notes/README.txt
Location: RootDirectory, ProgramData, Desktop
Ransomware Research
AutoTRON Ransomware
AutoTRON is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: TRON TRON-AutoIt.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- AutoTRON
- First Seen
- April 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- TRON TRON-AutoIt
How AutoTRON ransomware works
File modification behavior
AutoTRON updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
AutoTRON modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .TRON
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, AutoTRON displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with AutoTRON ransomware:
- Sample_5adcc978b45f6a54af936c48.exe
- AutoTRON.exe
About this analysis
This AutoTRON 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 AutoTRON.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects AutoTRON inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify AutoTRON 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.