Ransomware Research
Devos Ransomware
Devos is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Devos
- First Seen
- November 1, 2020
How Devos Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Devos modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..devos..devoscpuRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Devos displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Decrypt text.txtRansom message:
notes/Decrypt text.txt
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About This Analysis
This Devos 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 Devos.
Last updated: July 30, 2025