Money message Ransomware
Money message 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
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Money message displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/money_message.log
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Money message ransomware:
- abc
About this analysis
This Money message 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 Money message.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Money message inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Money message across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.
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