fileREAD_TO_DECRYPT.txt
notes/READ_TO_DECRYPT.txt
Ransomware Research
MauriGo Ransomware
MauriGo is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: MauriEncoder.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- MauriGo
- First Seen
- March 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- MauriEncoder
How MauriGo ransomware works
File modification behavior
MauriGo updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
MauriGo modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .encrypted
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, MauriGo displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileREADME.html
notes/README.html
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with MauriGo ransomware:
- E1F9.ps1
- xmrig.rar
- wininiv.exe
- Encoder.exe
- sm.exe
- ransomware.exe
About this analysis
This MauriGo 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 MauriGo.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects MauriGo inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify MauriGo 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.