Ransomware Research
Meduza24 Ransomware
Meduza24 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Meduza24
- First Seen
- September 1, 2023
How Meduza24 Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Meduza24 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..meduza24Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Meduza24 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How_to_back_files.htmlRansom message:
notes/How_to_back_files.html
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Meduza24 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 Meduza24.
Last updated: July 30, 2025