Ransomware Research

Stolen Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Stolen
First Seen
February 1, 2023

How Stolen Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .[decrypt2023@outlook.com].stolen

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..stolen

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file+README-WARNING+.txt

Ransom message:

notes/+README-WARNING+.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
screenshot

Ransom message:

notes/7742.tmp.bmp

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Stolen ransomware:

  • Stolen (Makop)
  • stolen_visual.exe

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About This Analysis

This Stolen 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 Stolen.

Last updated: July 30, 2025