Ransomware Research
Saturn Ransomware
Saturn is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Saturn RaaS.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Saturn
- First Seen
- February 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- Saturn RaaS
How Saturn Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://app.any.run/tasks/b38b2d1f-c03f-419b-add8-42a45717e5e2/
File Encryption Patterns
Saturn modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..saturnRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Saturn displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
#DECRYPT_MY_FILES#.txtRansom message:
notes/#DECRYPT_MY_FILES#.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder#DECRYPT_MY_FILES#.htmlRansom message:
notes/#DECRYPT_MY_FILES#.html
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/#DECRYPT_MY_FILES#.html
Note locations:
Desktop#DECRYPT_MY_FILES#.vbsRansom message:
notes/#DECRYPT_MY_FILES#.vbs
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Saturn ransomware:
SATURN_RANSOM.exeSATURN_RANSOM.binmyfile.exeSaturn.exestub9e87f069de22ceac029a4ac56e630.exe9e87f069de22ceac029a4ac56e630 (Saturn).exestub.exeb3040fe60ac4408.exeb3040fe60ac4408 (Saturn).exe
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About This Analysis
This Saturn 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 Saturn.
Last updated: July 30, 2025