Ransomware Research
SilentDeath Ransomware
SilentDeath is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- SilentDeath
- First Seen
- July 1, 2020
How SilentDeath Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
SilentDeath modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..SilentDeathRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, SilentDeath displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
!!! Read Me Carefully !!!.txtRansom message:
notes/!!! Read Me Carefully !!!.txt
/^READ-CAREFULLY-[A-F0-9]{6}\.txt$/Ransom message:
notes/READ-CAREFULLY-C09C3B.txt
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About This Analysis
This SilentDeath 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 SilentDeath.
Last updated: July 30, 2025