Ransomware Research
Yatron Ransomware
Yatron is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Yatron 2.0.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Yatron
- First Seen
- February 1, 2019
- Known Aliases
- Yatron 2.0
How Yatron Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://app.any.run/tasks/0db05e9d-4205-4d91-9f1b-abf093452aab/
File Encryption Patterns
Yatron modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..Yatron..Down_With_UsaRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Yatron displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
!Please Read Me!.txtRansom message:
notes/!Please Read Me!.txt
Note locations:
UserFolders!Please Read Me!.vbsRansom message:
notes/!Please Read Me!.vbs
Note locations:
UserFoldersRansom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionRead@My.txtRansom message:
notes/Read@My.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Yatron ransomware:
stub j2.exeyatron.exeurgently.exeimportant.exeimportant.bin.exesvchost.exe
Recovery and Decryption Tools
Good news! Decryption tools are available for Yatron ransomware:
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About This Analysis
This Yatron 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 Yatron.
Last updated: July 30, 2025