Megazord is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: PowerRanges.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
Megazord
First Seen
August 1, 2023
Known Aliases
PowerRanges
How Megazord Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires build id for start (can be patched)
File Encryption Patterns
Megazord modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..powerranges
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Megazord displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
filepowerranges.txt
Ransom message:
notes/powerranges.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Megazord ransomware:
megazord.exe
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