Ransomware Research
MoneroPay Ransomware
MoneroPay is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: SpriteCoin.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- MoneroPay
- First Seen
- January 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- SpriteCoin
How MoneroPay Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
ababb37a65af7c8bde0167df101812ca96275c8bc367ee194c61ef3715228ddc -> Requires NSS3.dll (old Firefox, for ex 3.6)
File Encryption Patterns
MoneroPay modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..encryptedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, MoneroPay displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
LoginTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with MoneroPay ransomware:
MoneroPayAgent.exespritecoind.exeMoneroPay ransomware (3)ababb37a65af7c8bde0167df1018.exespritecoin.zipMoneroPay ransomwareMoneroPay.exespritecoinwallet.exeRansom_MONEROPAYsamples_23_01_2018 (128)
Recovery and Decryption Tools
Good news! Decryption tools are available for MoneroPay ransomware:
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About This Analysis
This MoneroPay 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 MoneroPay.
Last updated: July 30, 2025