file!DECRYPT_MY_FILES_OS.txt
notes/!DECRYPT_MY_FILES_OS.txt
Ransomware Research
OmniSphere Ransomware
OmniSphere is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- OmniSphere
- First Seen
- October 1, 2019
How OmniSphere ransomware works
File modification behavior
OmniSphere updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
OmniSphere modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .omnisphere
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, OmniSphere displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
file!DECRYPT_OMNISPHERE.txt
notes/!DECRYPT_OMNISPHERE.txt
Location: EveryFolder
About this analysis
This OmniSphere 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 OmniSphere.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects OmniSphere inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify OmniSphere 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.