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Ransomware Research
PrOToN Ransomware
PrOToN is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- PrOToN
- First Seen
- August 1, 2023
How PrOToN ransomware works
File modification behavior
PrOToN resets file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
PrOToN modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .PrOToN
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, PrOToN displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with PrOToN ransomware:
- ARBiIP4lLLhw089.exe
About this analysis
This PrOToN 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 PrOToN.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects PrOToN inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify PrOToN 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.