Ransomware Research
Sanctions 2017 Ransomware
Sanctions 2017 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Sanctions 2017
- First Seen
- March 1, 2017
How Sanctions 2017 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Sanctions 2017 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..walletRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Sanctions 2017 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
RESTORE_ALL_DATA.htmlRansom message:
notes/RESTORE_ALL_DATA.html.txt
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About This Analysis
This Sanctions 2017 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 Sanctions 2017.
Last updated: July 30, 2025