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notes/note.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion
Ransomware Research
Clutter Ransomware
Clutter is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Clutter
- First Seen
- April 1, 2022
How Clutter ransomware works
File modification behavior
Clutter updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Clutter modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .CLUTTER
- .Spark
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Clutter displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
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notes/note1.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Clutter ransomware:
- RANSOMWARE3.0.exe
- Ransomware 3.0.exe
About this analysis
This Clutter 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 Clutter.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Clutter inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Clutter 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.