Ransomware Research

Ownerd Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Ownerd
First Seen
September 1, 2024

How Ownerd Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .[ownerde@cyberfear.com].ownerd

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..ownerd

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file#Read-for-recovery.txt

Ransom message:

notes/#Read-for-recovery.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
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Ransom message:

notes/94E9DDF5D885B264CF60EAE33B4FC845.png

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Ownerd ransomware:

  • stub.exe

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About This Analysis

This Ownerd 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 Ownerd.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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