Ransomware Research

Sage 2.0 Ransomware

Sage 2.0 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Sage 2.0
First Seen
January 1, 2017

How Sage 2.0 Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/a37108a8960fcee98058261486a15ab2d8680844513ba60f266185b9d3d7d981?environmentId=100 8f1374b432fa7580397e57949b32044e89663215e71ad0252638875a61908323 -> req C&C (can be emulated with FakeNet)

File Encryption Patterns

Sage 2.0 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..sage

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Sage 2.0 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

file!HELP_SOS.hta

Ransom message:

notes/!HELP_SOS.hta

Note locations:

EveryFolder
file/^!Recovery_[A-Za-z]{3}\.html$/

Ransom message:

notes/!Recovery_DQv.html

Note locations:

EveryFolder
screenshot

Ransom message:

notes/dbE.png

Note locations:

Desktop
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Ransom message:

notes/d1T.png

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Sage 2.0 ransomware:

  • myvtfile.exe
  • 22044.js.bin
  • Ingqoqoyzeyy
  • read.php.exe.SAGE
  • read.php.vir.HSvir
  • read.php.exe
  • read.php
  • read.phpf0.dat.exe
  • 0.dat
  • read.php?f=0.dat
  • 7diqkcxx.exe
  • nlXdum1l.exe
  • 13029.js
  • Afjhivfgx
  • Tempequcuh.exe
  • GuaranteesHindsight
  • Sage.exe
  • Transactions_Report__by_users_from_2017-01-13_to_2017-01-20.exe
  • 506582.exe
  • D74FDXMk.exe
  • Dartmouth Hence.exe
  • xwU6h1MX.exe
  • Hence.exe
  • Ransom.Sage.exe
  • DOCUMENT_182930194821.pdf.exe
  • sage.exe
  • doc_1928419212.exe
  • doc_1928419212.exe.bin
  • vgPnm6ba.exe
  • Adobe Service Manager
  • spam1.exe
  • AssumeAffects
  • AssumeAffects.exe
  • user.phpf1.gif.exe
  • Sage2-2.exe
  • AdobeIPCBroker.exe
  • install_flash_player.exe

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About This Analysis

This Sage 2.0 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 Sage 2.0.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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