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notes/note.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion
Ransomware Research
Desktop Ransomware
Desktop is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Ourmine.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Desktop
- First Seen
- October 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- Ourmine
How Desktop ransomware works
File modification behavior
Desktop updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Desktop modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Prefixes added to encrypted files
- Lock.
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Desktop displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
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notes/wl.jpg
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Desktop ransomware:
- Desktop Ransomware.exe
- desktop ransomware.exe
- Academics.pdf.exe
About this analysis
This Desktop 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 Desktop.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Desktop inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Desktop 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.