fileRESTORE_FILES_INFO.txt
notes/RESTORE_FILES_INFO.txt
Location: Desktop, Temp
Ransomware Research
ADMON Ransomware
ADMON 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
- ADMON
- First Seen
- May 1, 2023
How ADMON ransomware works
File modification behavior
ADMON updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
ADMON modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .ADMON
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, ADMON displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with ADMON ransomware:
- YGZmiDLdqgmKB2zI
- PRse4DasEmWgGfR0
- ADMON
About this analysis
This ADMON 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 ADMON.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects ADMON inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify ADMON 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.