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Ransomware Research
SilentShade Ransomware
SilentShade is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: BlackShades.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- SilentShade
- First Seen
- May 1, 2016
- Known Aliases
- BlackShades
How SilentShade ransomware works
File modification behavior
How SilentShade alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
SilentShade modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .silent
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, SilentShade displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This SilentShade 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 SilentShade.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects SilentShade inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify SilentShade 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.