fileinfo.txt
notes/info.txt
Location: RootDiscs, Desktop
Ransomware Research
New24 Ransomware
New24 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- New24
- First Seen
- February 1, 2024
How New24 ransomware works
File modification behavior
New24 updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
New24 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .new24
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, New24 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileinfo.hta
notes/info.hta
Location: RootDiscs, Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with New24 ransomware:
- Iocalexpress.exe
- Backupes.exe
About this analysis
This New24 ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like New24.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects New24 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify New24 across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.