Ransomware Research
Mono Ransomware
Mono 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
- Mono
- First Seen
- June 1, 2023
How Mono Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Mono modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..mono
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Mono displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
info.txt and
Ransom message:
notes/info.txt
Note locations:
Desktop
RootDiscs
Info.hta
Ransom message:
notes/Info.hta
Note locations:
StartUp
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Mono ransomware:
7719e02e7e9dd9.exe
winhost.exe
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About This Analysis
This Mono 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 Mono.
Last updated: July 30, 2025