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