Ransomware Research
SENATOR Ransomware
SENATOR is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- SENATOR
- First Seen
- April 1, 2024
How SENATOR Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
SENATOR modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..SENATORRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, SENATOR displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
SENATOR ENCRYPTED.txtRansom message:
notes/SENATOR ENCRYPTED.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with SENATOR ransomware:
A42C7FF44C09822A.exA42C7FF44C09822A.exe
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About This Analysis
This SENATOR 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 SENATOR.
Last updated: July 30, 2025