Ransomware Research

e5dag Ransomware

e5dag is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
e5dag
First Seen
June 1, 2025

How e5dag Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

e5dag modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..e5dag

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, e5dag displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileREADME.txt

Ransom message:

notes/README.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with e5dag ransomware:

  • e5dagencr.exe

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About This Analysis

This e5dag 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 e5dag.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

e5dag Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio