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