file#HowToRecover.txt
notes/#HowToRecover.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
Sauron Ransomware
Sauron is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Sauron
- First Seen
- October 1, 2024
How Sauron ransomware works
File modification behavior
Sauron updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Sauron modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .Sauron
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Sauron displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
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Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Sauron ransomware:
- 1.vexe
About this analysis
This Sauron 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 Sauron.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Sauron inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Sauron 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.