Ransomware Research
Money message Ransomware
Money message is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Money message
- First Seen
- April 1, 2023
How Money message Ransomware Works
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Money message displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
money_message.logRansom message:
notes/money_message.log
Note locations:
RootDirectoryTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Money message ransomware:
abc
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About This Analysis
This Money message 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 Money message.
Last updated: July 30, 2025