fileRESTORE_FILES_INFO.txt
notes/RESTORE_FILES_INFO.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
Chaddad Ransomware
Chaddad is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Chaddad
- First Seen
- May 1, 2024
How Chaddad ransomware works
File modification behavior
Chaddad updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Chaddad modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .chaddad
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Chaddad displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileRESTORE_FILES_INFO.hta
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Chaddad ransomware:
- chaddad.exe
About this analysis
This Chaddad 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 Chaddad.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Chaddad inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Chaddad 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.