Ransomware Research
MOTD Ransomware
MOTD is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- MOTD
- First Seen
- March 1, 2017
How MOTD Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE For web-sites
File Encryption Patterns
MOTD modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..enc..enc1..enc2Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, MOTD displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
motdRansom message:
notes/motd
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About This Analysis
This MOTD 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 MOTD.
Last updated: July 30, 2025