32aa Ransomware
32aa is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How 32aa ransomware works
File encryption patterns
32aa modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with 32aa ransomware:
- shell.bin
- shell.exe
About this analysis
This 32aa 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 32aa.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects 32aa inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify 32aa across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.
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