Ransomware Research
MoneyIsTime Ransomware
MoneyIsTime is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- MoneyIsTime
- First Seen
- August 1, 2024
How MoneyIsTime Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .{C93BFFB9-F5E3-6B91-BAAA-BCC19668745C}.moneyistime
File Encryption Patterns
MoneyIsTime modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..moneyistimeRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, MoneyIsTime displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
README.TXTRansom message:
notes/README.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with MoneyIsTime ransomware:
encrypter-windows-x86.exe
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About This Analysis
This MoneyIsTime 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 MoneyIsTime.
Last updated: July 30, 2025