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Ransomware Research
Script Ransomware
Script is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Script
- First Seen
- January 1, 2023
How Script ransomware works
File modification behavior
Script updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Script modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .Script
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Script displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Script ransomware:
- Kick Script.exe
- svchost.exe
About this analysis
This Script 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 Script.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Script inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Script 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.