Sapphire-LAG is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Sapphire, LAG.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
Sapphire-LAG
First Seen
May 1, 2020
Known Aliases
SapphireLAG
How Sapphire-LAG Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Sapphire-LAG modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..VIVELAG
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Sapphire-LAG displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletion
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Sapphire-LAG ransomware:
GachaLife_Update.exe
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