Ransomware Research
EARTH GRASS Ransomware
EARTH GRASS is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- EARTH GRASS
- First Seen
- October 1, 2023
How EARTH GRASS Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
EARTH GRASS modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..34r7hGr455Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, EARTH GRASS displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Read ME (Decryptor).txtRansom message:
notes/Read ME (Decryptor).txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/su1wevswk.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with EARTH GRASS ransomware:
Windows Onedrive.exeWindows Anti-Mallware Servise.exe
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About This Analysis
This EARTH GRASS 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 EARTH GRASS.
Last updated: July 30, 2025