Ransomware Research
Beast Ransomware
Beast is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Beast
- First Seen
- April 1, 2024
How Beast Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .{0FE93072-3D72-1728-7970-05C896B93093}.BEAST
File Encryption Patterns
Beast modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..BEASTRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Beast displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
README.TXTRansom message:
notes/README.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Beast ransomware:
beast_0e2e4d8f60a41616714aa765a70eb27337d9aa6ae2aa9817b824edd7c12a8d02.exe
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About This Analysis
This Beast 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 Beast.
Last updated: July 30, 2025