Ransomware Research

Moon Ransomware

Moon is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Moon
First Seen
October 1, 2024

How Moon Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .{E750FB02-1ABD-3827-AD7D-5C03B1A5A254}.moon

File Encryption Patterns

Moon modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..moon

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileREADME.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/README.TXT

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Moon ransomware:

  • xxxcmd.exe
  • phpAHOFfD

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About This Analysis

This Moon 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 Moon.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Moon Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio