Ransomware Research

FinD0m Ransomware

FinD0m is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
FinD0m
First Seen
January 1, 2023

How FinD0m Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

FinD0m modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..FinD0m

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, FinD0m displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileFinDom.txt

Ransom message:

notes/FinDom.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with FinD0m ransomware:

  • pus.exe
  • zvchost.exe

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About This Analysis

This FinD0m 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 FinD0m.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

FinD0m Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio