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Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
DevilRansom Ransomware
DevilRansom is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- DevilRansom
- First Seen
- April 1, 2023
How DevilRansom ransomware works
File modification behavior
DevilRansom updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
DevilRansom modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .devil
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, DevilRansom displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
filedevilransom.txt
notes/devilransom.txt
Location: RootDirectory
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with DevilRansom ransomware:
- devil
About this analysis
This DevilRansom 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 DevilRansom.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects DevilRansom inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify DevilRansom 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.