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Ransomware Research
AESMew Ransomware
AESMew is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: AESMewLocker.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- AESMew
- First Seen
- September 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- AESMewLocker
How AESMew ransomware works
File modification behavior
How AESMew alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
AESMew modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .locked
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, AESMew displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This AESMew 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 AESMew.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects AESMew inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify AESMew 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.