Ransomware Research

3000USDAA Ransomware

3000USDAA is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
3000USDAA
First Seen
January 1, 2024

How 3000USDAA ransomware works

File modification behavior

3000USDAA updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

3000USDAA modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
  • .3000USDAA

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, 3000USDAA displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

file----Read-Me-----.txt
notes/----Read-Me-----.txt

Location: RootDirectory, Desktop

About this analysis

This 3000USDAA 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 3000USDAA.

Last updated: January 18, 2024

Detection coverage

Elastio detects 3000USDAA inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify 3000USDAA 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.