Ransomware Research

7ev3n-HONE$T Ransomware

7ev3n-HONE$T is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
7ev3n-HONE$T
First Seen
April 1, 2016

How 7ev3n-HONE$T ransomware works

File modification behavior

7ev3n-HONE$T updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

7ev3n-HONE$T modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
  • .R5A

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, 7ev3n-HONE$T displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileFILES_BACK.txt
notes/FILES_BACK.txt

Location: EveryFolder

fileFILES_BACK.txt
notes/FILES_BACK_v2.txt

Location: EveryFolder

message
notes/note.txt

Location: Login

About this analysis

This 7ev3n-HONE$T ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like 7ev3n-HONE$T.

Last updated: October 20, 2026

Detection coverage

Elastio detects 7ev3n-HONE$T inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify 7ev3n-HONE$T 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.