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Ransomware Research
726 Ransomware
726 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- 726
- First Seen
- February 1, 2023
How 726 ransomware works
File modification behavior
726 updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
726 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- ..726
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, 726 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with 726 ransomware:
- 726
- executable.exe
- unpacked.exe_
About this analysis
This 726 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 726.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects 726 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify 726 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.