Ransomware Research
Evolution Ransomware
Evolution is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Evolution
- First Seen
- December 1, 2018
How Evolution Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Evolution modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..evolutionRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Evolution displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
!#_Read_me_for_revocery_#!.txtRansom message:
notes/!#_Read_me_for_revocery_#!.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Evolution 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 Evolution.
Last updated: July 30, 2025