fileYOUR_FILES_ARE_ENCRYPTED.TXT
notes/YOUR_FILES_ARE_ENCRYPTED.TXT
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
Seon Ransomware
Seon is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Seon
- First Seen
- October 1, 2018
How Seon ransomware works
File modification behavior
Seon updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Seon modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .FIXT
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Seon displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
filereadme.hta
notes/readme.hta
Location: Temp
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Seon ransomware:
- system.dll
- test-s.exe
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About this analysis
This Seon 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 Seon.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Seon inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Seon 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.