Ransomware Research
Stop247 Ransomware
Stop247 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Stop247
- First Seen
- July 1, 2022
How Stop247 Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Stop247 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..stopRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Stop247 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
RECOVERY_INFORMATION.TXTRansom message:
notes/RECOVERY_INFORMATION.TXT
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About This Analysis
This Stop247 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 Stop247.
Last updated: July 30, 2025