Ransomware Research

AzzaSec Ransomware

AzzaSec is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
AzzaSec
First Seen
June 1, 2024

How AzzaSec ransomware works

File modification behavior

AzzaSec updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
  • .AzzaSec

Ransom note and payment demands

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

screenshot
notes/Cry.img.png

Location: Desktop

message
notes/note.txt

Location: OnceOnCompletion

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with AzzaSec ransomware:

  • AzzaSec.exe
  • setup.exe

About this analysis

This AzzaSec 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 AzzaSec.

Last updated: July 3, 2024

Detection coverage

Elastio detects AzzaSec inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify AzzaSec 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.