Ransomware Research
Z1n Ransomware
Z1n is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Z1n
- First Seen
- February 1, 2024
How Z1n Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .id-C63F241F.[zohodzin@tuta.io].z1n
File Encryption Patterns
Z1n modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..z1n
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Z1n displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
read.txt
Ransom message:
notes/read.txt
Note locations:
RootDiscs
Desktop
Info.hta
Ransom message:
notes/Info.hta
Note locations:
StartUp
Roaming
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Z1n ransomware:
winhost.exe
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About This Analysis
This Z1n 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 Z1n.
Last updated: July 30, 2025