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Ransomware Research
24H Ransomware
24H is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- 24H
- First Seen
- July 1, 2018
How 24H ransomware works
File modification behavior
How 24H alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
24H modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .24H
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, 24H displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This 24H 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 24H.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects 24H inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify 24H 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.