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Ransomware Research
3AM Ransomware
3AM is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Three-AM-time, 3AM Doxware.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- 3AM
- First Seen
- September 1, 2023
- Known Aliases
- Three-AM-time
- 3AM Doxware
How 3AM ransomware works
File modification behavior
How 3AM alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
3AM modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .threeamtime
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, 3AM displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This 3AM 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 3AM.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects 3AM inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify 3AM 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.