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Ransomware Research
MOTD Ransomware
MOTD is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- MOTD
- First Seen
- March 1, 2017
How MOTD ransomware works
File modification behavior
How MOTD alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
MOTD modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .enc
- .enc1
- .enc2
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, MOTD displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This MOTD 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 MOTD.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects MOTD inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify MOTD 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.