Ransomware Research
Shadi Ransomware
Shadi is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Shadi
- First Seen
- February 1, 2019
How Shadi Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Shadi modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..shadiRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Shadi displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Readme.txtRansom message:
notes/Readme.txt
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About This Analysis
This Shadi 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 Shadi.
Last updated: July 30, 2025