Ransomware Research
Moth Ransomware
Moth is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Moth
- First Seen
- July 1, 2016
How Moth Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Moth modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..m0thRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Moth displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READMEPLEASE.TXTRansom message:
notes/READMEPLEASE.TXT
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About This Analysis
This Moth 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 Moth.
Last updated: July 30, 2025