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Ransomware Research
MarraCrypt Ransomware
MarraCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- MarraCrypt
- First Seen
- February 1, 2020
How MarraCrypt ransomware works
File modification behavior
MarraCrypt updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
MarraCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .MARRA
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, MarraCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with MarraCrypt ransomware:
- svchosta.exe
About this analysis
This MarraCrypt 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 MarraCrypt.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects MarraCrypt inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify MarraCrypt 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.