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Ransomware Research
SecureAgent Ransomware
SecureAgent 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
- SecureAgent
- First Seen
- January 1, 2023
How SecureAgent ransomware works
File modification behavior
SecureAgent updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
SecureAgent modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .secured
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, SecureAgent displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
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notes/Cry.bmp
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with SecureAgent ransomware:
- JAafl5gYa0ONDYQy.exe
About this analysis
This SecureAgent 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 SecureAgent.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects SecureAgent inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify SecureAgent 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.