file/\bPayMe0000000\d\.txt\b/
notes/PayMe00000006.txt
Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
PayMe100USD Ransomware
PayMe100USD is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- PayMe100USD
- First Seen
- March 1, 2023
How PayMe100USD ransomware works
File modification behavior
PayMe100USD updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
PayMe100USD modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .PayMe100USD
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, PayMe100USD displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with PayMe100USD ransomware:
- 100usd
About this analysis
This PayMe100USD 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 PayMe100USD.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects PayMe100USD inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify PayMe100USD 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.