fileReadME-M@r1a.txt
notes/ReadME-M@r1a.txt
Location: RootDiscs, Desktop
Ransomware Research
M@r1a Ransomware
M@r1a is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- M@r1a
- First Seen
- October 1, 2018
How M@r1a ransomware works
File modification behavior
M@r1a updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
M@r1a modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .mariacbc
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, M@r1a displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileReadME-Encryptor.txt
notes/ReadME-Encryptor.txt
Location: RootDiscs, Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with M@r1a ransomware:
- SF.exe
- ransom.exe
About this analysis
This M@r1a 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 M@r1a.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects M@r1a inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify M@r1a 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.