MetadataBin is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Ransomware32.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
MetadataBin
First Seen
October 1, 2020
Known Aliases
Ransomware32
How MetadataBin Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
MetadataBin modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
._encrypted
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, MetadataBin displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileREADME_encrypted.txt
Ransom message:
notes/README_encrypted.txt
Note locations:
Desktop
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with MetadataBin ransomware:
ransomware.exe
ransomware.bin
ransomware32.exe
ransomware32.bin.exe
hptestu.exe
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