Ransomware Research
SaveTheQueen Ransomware
SaveTheQueen is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- SaveTheQueen
- First Seen
- November 1, 2019
How SaveTheQueen Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Written in PowerShell
File Encryption Patterns
SaveTheQueen modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..SaveTheQueen..SaveTheQueenINGRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, SaveTheQueen displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
.SaveTheQueen.HelpMe.TXTRansom message:
notes/.SaveTheQueen.HelpMe.TXT
Note locations:
RootDiscsTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with SaveTheQueen ransomware:
SaveTheQueen.exeTrojan.Ransom.SavetheQueen.exe
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About This Analysis
This SaveTheQueen 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 SaveTheQueen.
Last updated: July 30, 2025