Ransomware Research

SNet Ransomware

SNet is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
SNet
First Seen
December 1, 2023

How SNet Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

SNet modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..SNet

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, SNet displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileDecryptNote.txt

Ransom message:

notes/DecryptNote.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

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About This Analysis

This SNet 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 SNet.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

SNet Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio