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