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Ransomware Research
Rijndael Ransomware
Rijndael is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Rijndael
- First Seen
- April 1, 2017
How Rijndael ransomware works
File modification behavior
Rijndael updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Rijndael modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .fucked
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Rijndael displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Rijndael ransomware:
- BitcoinMiner.exe
- 15A2D7.exe
- rijndael.exe
- Rijndael.exe
- BitcoinMiner.exe.deploy
- DeathNote Ransomware.exe
About this analysis
This Rijndael 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 Rijndael.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Rijndael inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Rijndael 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.