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:
..ownerdRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Ownerd displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
#Read-for-recovery.txtRansom message:
notes/#Read-for-recovery.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/94E9DDF5D885B264CF60EAE33B4FC845.png
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical 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