Ransomware Research

Saramat Ransomware

Saramat is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Saramat
First Seen
September 1, 2017

How Saramat ransomware works

File modification behavior

Saramat updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

Saramat modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
  • .Saramat

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Saramat displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileDecrypt.txt
notes/Decrypt.txt

Location: Desktop

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Saramat ransomware:

  • Saramat.exe
  • malware from spam (27)
  • TempSaramat.exe

About this analysis

This Saramat 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 Saramat.

Last updated: May 5, 2023

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Saramat inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Saramat 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.