Ransomware Research
Mamba Ransomware
Mamba is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Mamba
- First Seen
- November 1, 2023
How Mamba Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypts some files on the Desktop and in the root of disc D Encrypted file contents -> -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE----- L21udC9jL1dpbmRvd3Mvc2VydmljaW5nLwovbW50L2MvV2luZG93cy9zZXJ2aWNp bmcvQ2JzQXBpLmRsbAovbW50L2MvV2luZG93cy9zZXJ2aWNpbmcvQ2JzTXNnLmRs bAovbW50L2MvV2luZG93cy9zZXJ2aWNpbmcvRWRpdGlvbnMKL21udC9jL1dpbmRv
File Encryption Patterns
Mamba modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..cryptedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Mamba displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Mamba ransomware:
IronmanPowerShellHost.exe
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About This Analysis
This Mamba 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 Mamba.
Last updated: July 30, 2025