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:

fileread.txt

Ransom message:

notes/read.txt

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop
fileInfo.hta

Ransom message:

notes/Info.hta

Note locations:

StartUpRoaming

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

Z1n Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio