Ransomware Research
Saved Ransomware
Saved is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: SecurityAgent.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Saved
- First Seen
- July 1, 2021
- Known Aliases
- SecurityAgent
How Saved Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Saved modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..savedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Saved displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Saved 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 Saved.
Last updated: July 30, 2025