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Ransomware Research
0APT Ransomware
0APT is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- 0APT
- First Seen
- February 1, 2026
How 0APT ransomware works
File modification behavior
0APT updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
0APT modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .0apt
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, 0APT displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileREADME0apt.txt.0apt
notes/README0apt.txt.0apt
Location: EveryFolder
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with 0APT ransomware:
- f1dne0f.exe
- 5B1B-C7AA-26E4-0APT-KEY.exe
About this analysis
This 0APT ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like 0APT.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects 0APT inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify 0APT across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.