Ransomware Research
Lilmoon Ransomware
Lilmoon is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Lilmoon
- First Seen
- February 1, 2023
How Lilmoon Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .[MJ-NJ4269358017](encrypt.ns@gmail.com).lilmoon
File Encryption Patterns
Lilmoon modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..lilmoonRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Lilmoon displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Dectryption-guide.txtRansom message:
notes/Dectryption-guide.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Lilmoon ransomware:
encrypt.ns@gmail.com.exe
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About This Analysis
This Lilmoon 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 Lilmoon.
Last updated: July 30, 2025