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notes/note.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion
Ransomware Research
Eternity Ransomware
Eternity is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Eternity
- First Seen
- December 1, 2017
How Eternity ransomware works
File modification behavior
Eternity updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Eternity modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .eTeRnItY
- .ecrp
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Eternity displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
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notes/note1.txt
Location: Login
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Eternity ransomware:
- 7zipInstall.exe
- lbcr.exe
- 123.exe
About this analysis
This Eternity 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 Eternity.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Eternity inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Eternity 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.