fileALERT.txt
notes/ALERT.txt
Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
PyStar Ransomware
PyStar is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- PyStar
- First Seen
- November 1, 2021
How PyStar ransomware works
File modification behavior
PyStar updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, PyStar displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with PyStar ransomware:
- star.exe
About this analysis
This PyStar 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 PyStar.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects PyStar inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify PyStar 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.