Ransomware Research
Ekati Ransomware
Ekati is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Ekati
- First Seen
- February 1, 2020
How Ekati Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
available sample doesn't encrypt files
File Encryption Patterns
Ekati modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..encrypt..encryptedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Ekati displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message.htmlRansom message:
notes/message.html
Note locations:
RansomPayloadStartFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Ekati ransomware:
ekati.exeekati6482.exe
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About This Analysis
This Ekati 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 Ekati.
Last updated: July 30, 2025