Ransomware Research

Moneybird Ransomware

Moneybird is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Moneybird
First Seen
June 1, 2023

How Moneybird Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

https://www.joesandbox.com/analysis/881663/0/html https://research.checkpoint.com/2023/agrius-deploys-moneybird-in-targeted-attacks-against-israeli-organizations/ Requires additional parameters to start

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileMONEYBIRD.README.txt

Ransom message:

notes/MONEYBIRD.README.txt

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Moneybird ransomware:

  • moneybird.exe
  • dsfdf.exe

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About This Analysis

This Moneybird 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 Moneybird.

Last updated: July 30, 2025