Ransomware Research
Elons Ransomware
Elons is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Elons
- First Seen
- March 1, 2025
How Elons Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Elons modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..Elons
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Elons displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Elons_Help.txt
Ransom message:
notes/Elons_Help.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Ransom message:
notes/43.png
Note locations:
Desktop
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Elons ransomware:
win.exe
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About This Analysis
This Elons 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 Elons.
Last updated: July 30, 2025