Ransomware Research
Fadesoft Ransomware
Fadesoft is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Fadesoft
- First Seen
- March 1, 2017
How Fadesoft Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C Current sample heavily obfuscated
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Fadesoft displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
!._FILES_ENCRYPTED_README.txtRansom message:
notes/!._FILES_ENCRYPTED_README.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Fadesoft ransomware:
Neifaewiene.execlient.exeevtmon.exe
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About This Analysis
This Fadesoft 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 Fadesoft.
Last updated: July 30, 2025