filecontactUs.txt
notes/contactUs.txt
Location: ProgramData
Ransomware Research
ScatterBrain Ransomware
ScatterBrain is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- ScatterBrain
- First Seen
- October 1, 2020
How ScatterBrain ransomware works
File modification behavior
ScatterBrain updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
ScatterBrain modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .encrypted
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, ScatterBrain displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This ScatterBrain 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 ScatterBrain.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects ScatterBrain inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify ScatterBrain 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.