Ransomware Research

Sauron Ransomware

Sauron is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Sauron
First Seen
October 1, 2024

How Sauron Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .[ID-35AEE360].[adm.helproot@gmail.com].Sauron

File Encryption Patterns

Sauron modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..Sauron

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file#HowToRecover.txt

Ransom message:

notes/#HowToRecover.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
screenshot

Ransom message:

notes/background.png

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Sauron ransomware:

  • 1.vexe

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About This Analysis

This Sauron 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 Sauron.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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