Ransomware Research
About EkoParty
EkoParty
EkoParty was first discovered in August 2017 in enterprise cloud environments.
| Name | EkoParty |
|---|---|
| First Seen | August 2017 |
Targeting
Behavior of EkoParty
EkoParty is known to target specific file types. Below are all known file types that EkoParty is known to infect.
In some cases, ransomware will update the modified date, when it encrypts files. EkoParty updates the last modified date of the file it targets.
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Characteristics of EkoParty
Here are some of the unique characteristics that are helpful to know about EkoParty.
Prefixes
Some ransomware will change or prepend a prefix to the beginning of the file after they are encrypted. Here are some of the possible prefixes found at the front of a filename that EkoParty ransomware is known to have.
| Prefixes | .locked |
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Ransomware Notes
Not all ransomware leaves a note. However, some ransomware leaves the infected party instructions on what the user should do to get rid of the ransomware, or satisfy the ransom. This often involves transferring money, often bitcoin or another cryptocurrency to a designated wallet.
Below are the type(s) of notes, content, and typical locations where Elastio has found ransom notes from EkoParty.
| Type | file |
|---|---|
| File Name | READ_IT_EKO13.txt |
| Location | Desktop |
| Type | screenshot |
|---|---|
| Location | Desktop |
Executables
These are the names of the executables that contain the undetonated ransomware payload for EkoParty.
| Executables | BASE4 Ransomware.exe, BASE4 Ransomware v03 RC1.exe |
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