Ransomware Research

MonaLisa Ransomware

MonaLisa is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
MonaLisa
First Seen
February 1, 2022

How MonaLisa Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

MonaLisa modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..barrel..nekochan

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, MonaLisa displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileinfo.txt

Ransom message:

notes/info.txt

Note locations:

Desktop
fileinfo.hta

Ransom message:

notes/info.hta

Note locations:

StartUp

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with MonaLisa ransomware:

  • 3.exe
  • 4.exe
  • setup_55612.exe

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About This Analysis

This MonaLisa 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 MonaLisa.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

MonaLisa Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio