Ransomware Research

Clone Ransomware

Clone is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Clone
First Seen
January 1, 2025

How Clone Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Clone modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..Clone

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Clone displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileclone_info.txt

Ransom message:

notes/clone_info.txt

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop
fileInfo.hta

Ransom message:

notes/Info.hta

Note locations:

StartUpRoaming

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Clone ransomware:

  • clone.exe

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About This Analysis

This Clone 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 Clone.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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