Ransomware Research

360 Ransomware

360 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
360
First Seen
March 1, 2022

How 360 ransomware works

File encryption patterns

360 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.360

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, 360 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

file!_INFO.txt
notes/!_INFO.txt
Location: EveryFolder

About this analysis

This 360 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 360.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects 360 inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify 360 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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