Ransomware Research
ShutUpAndDance Ransomware
ShutUpAndDance is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- ShutUpAndDance
- First Seen
- July 1, 2018
How ShutUpAndDance Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://app.any.run/tasks/62843365-77f5-4df4-a2a4-1867cda9bc10/#
File Encryption Patterns
ShutUpAndDance modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..ShutUpAndDanceRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, ShutUpAndDance displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_IT.txtRansom message:
notes/READ_IT.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with ShutUpAndDance ransomware:
adobe.exeShutandDance.exe
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About This Analysis
This ShutUpAndDance 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 ShutUpAndDance.
Last updated: July 30, 2025