Ransomware Research

Allas Ransomware

Allas is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Allas
First Seen
June 1, 2026

How Allas ransomware works

File modification behavior

Allas updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

Allas modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
  • .encrypted

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Allas displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

message
notes/note.txt

Location: OnceOnCompletion

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Allas ransomware:

  • allas menu.exe
  • allas loader.exe
  • allasmenu.exe

About this analysis

This Allas 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 Allas.

Last updated: October 20, 2026

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Allas inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Allas 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.